Category: MMA

  • Unreal MMA Slam and Low Kick

    10 years ago today,   Slam:   Low Kicks

  • How to Recover from a KO

    Poor Amir Khan…one thing that I don’t like about the popularity of combat sports, including the UFC, is how we kind of assume a fighter is fine after a KO and are ignorant to the potentially life-changing effects. A fighter definitely won’t leave the cage in the same neurological state as he entered it, that’s for…

  • The Evolution of Inclusive Learning

    Education is for everyone – regardless of race, religion, wealth or social standing, the right to an education is the cornerstone of every civilised society. And while, unfortunately, not all education is created equal, the UK has a long and proud tradition of high standards in education. Teachers work exceptionally hard every day to make…

  • Which Martial Art is Best?

    Depends on the coach, what your goals are, and a few other things, but here are some quick thoughts and my personal 2p’s worth… Muay Thai Excluding MMA, Muay Thai, I would say (but what do I know?) is the ‘best’ Martial art. The one, pretty big downside, is the head-trauma that will inevitably occur.…

  • Joe Rogan Experience – Steve Maxwell

    Steve Maxwell, kettlebell GodFather and old school S and C coach (which makes him kinda new-school too). http://www.maxwellsc.com     Decent stuff to take from this podcast Hanging from a bar, with a pronated, overhand grip, can help shoulder injuries. Which, after reading up, is apparently true – but be careful if you are rehabbing…

  • Brazilian UFC Fighters off the Juice

    Nothing to see here Since the TRT ban and the general crack down on doping in the UFC.  Just let them take it I say, makes the fights better anyway – I miss TRT Vitor

  • How to Beat Jon Jones

    I noticed earlier today that a lot of the traffic that comes to my website via Google, does so via the term ‘Jon Jones’ – so I thought I’d better put an article together…   Circle Not only did Gus circle when just out of range, he tended to jab and circle his towards his…

  • Strength & Conditioning for Boxing · pdf · [2026] · Updated Weekly

    Boxing Strength & Conditioning Program pdf Last updated 31st December 2025 Boxing is an amazing sport and hats off to anyone who is brave enough to step into the ring and compete – there’s too many opinionated armchair fans. Possible Exception – Andrew Tate – if he really is as bad a person as he’s…

  • MMA Fighter Diet Plan

    I really don’t like doing diet plans, especially on blog posts. Everyone has a different opinion about what a diet should look like: Intermittent fasting (all different protocols) Dairy free Wheat free Ketogenic diet High carb Low carb etc etc Here’s what I typically eat to support training and working in an office: 6am 10g…

  • Bodyweight workouts

    A friend in work has asked me to design him a bodyweight workout, so I thought I may as well make it into a blog post: Session 1 Tabata Interval – Sprints (if outside) or Squats if inside Use a tabata interval timer, or this video: Tabata intervals involve 20 seconds of maximum effort, followed…