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  • How to Set Up a Boxing Gym in Your Garage (Even With Limited Space)

    A garage boxing gym gives you something most fighters never get: a space that’s entirely yours. No waiting for bags. No class schedules. No commute. Just you and the work. This guide covers everything you need to build one properly- from flooring and structure to equipment, layout, and ongoing maintenance. Key Takeaways Who Is This…

  • Boxing Training at Home Alone [2025] Warning! (read before training)

    Training for boxing at home can be very effective when you have the right tools around you. You do not need a gym or a coach in your ear every second. What you do need is a simple plan and a few things that keep you moving. Strength. Endurance. Speed. Coordination. It all matters. And…

  • Plyometrics Exercises for MMA [2025] .pdf

    Plyometrics are explosive, jump-based movements. They use the stretch-shortening cycle to boost power. This is perfect for MMA’s fast strikes and takedowns (source). *Exercise at Your Own Risk – Plyometrics require a relatively high risk of injury – always warm up and ensure proper technique* PDF – is near the bottom Why Plyometrics Matter for…

  • Hayabusa T3 Boxing Gloves Review [2025]

    The Hayabusa T3 Boxing Gloves are quite simply, incredible. Available in a very comprehensive range of colours, and in 10oz up to 18oz, they are touted as the most advanced gloves in the world, and I wouldn’t disagree. With an ergonomic design that protects the hands, the gloves fit in a very streamlined manner that…

  • Is Creed Rise to Glory a Good Workout?

    In a word – “yes!”. The game is so immersive, that you don’t realise how hard and intense the gameplay is. Also, as its quite realistic, the fights really get your adrenaline going, which pushes you to punch pretty frantically. To make the gameplay and workout even more intense, you can wear 1 or 2kg…

  • Muay Thai Combinations List + .pdf [Feb 2025]

    Beginner Combinations Table Combination Bag Work Pad Work Jab, Cross, Hook ✓ ✓ Jab, Cross, Low Kick ✓ ✓ Teep, Roundhouse Kick ✓ ✓ Jab, Cross, Switch Kick ✓ ✓ Cross, Hook, Rear Knee ✓ Intermediate Combinations Table Combination Bag Work Pad Work Jab, Lead Elbow, Rear Elbow ✓ ✓ Double Roundhouse Kick ✓ ✓…

  • Boxing Zumba Workout [Footwork Drills]

    Here’s some music! (just requires a repetitive song, similar to Zumba) There are loads of basic footwork drills like fast feet and step and jab, but I’ve never seen a video whereby people drill complex footwork like Lomochenko L step, or the next level movement that TJ and Dom Cruz have displayed. However, either way,…

  • Hand Fighting for Wrestling

    some tips Keep your head down elbows in hips back Bonus tip to finish a single leg with a body lock, always step on the inside to avoid a whizzer and Uchida mata if you get a collar tie, snap the feck out of it Always make contact with your back / far hand: use…

  • Whizzer/ Overhook takedown – Uchi Mata [no gi]

    You can do a small “kick” and turn into your opponent and go for a front headlock or go full commitment and go all the way down so your hand is actually on the floor, to complete the throw. Full video by Stuart Tomlinson here If you are looking for an uchi mata throw from…

  • A Comprehensive Guide: How to Fill and Hang a Heavy Bag

    A heavy bag is an essential training tool for combat sports like boxing and Muay Thai. It provides an excellent way to improve striking techniques, build strength, and enhance overall conditioning.  However, filling and hanging a heavy bag correctly is crucial to ensure its durability, stability, and optimal training experience. In this article, we will…