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  • Why Every MMA Fighter Should Learn to Fight Southpaw

    I remember one of the first times that I attended a boxing class – the first thing I was asked was “what ‘handed’ are you?”, to which I replied – right handed – “orthodox stance then” was the reply. I’m not complaining, this is pretty standard stuff in boxing – left handers fight southpaw, right…

  • Le régime de boxeur et le plan de régime de boxeur

    For the English Version of the Boxer’s Diet & Diet Plan post, please Click Here e les jours (dans une certaine mesure) où la nutrition sportive était tout au sujet de la nutrition pré-entraînement et post-entraînement … pour la récupération et l’adaptation à la formation, un combattant nécessite une gamme de fruits biologiques sains, légumes…

  • The Magnesium Miracle

    Magnesium is pretty awesome stuff. I’ve tried all sorts from citrate, oxi-something and glycinate.  To summarise it’s great for: Enhancing recovery Reducing pain & soreness Reducing muscle tension Reducing anxiety naturally Increasing focus (in some forms) Reducing high blood pressure Aiding sleep The only forms of magnesium that I’ve found helpful & provide an obvious…

  • Boxing Diet & Boxer’s Diet Plan (.pdf included – 2026)

    The ideal diet should be tailored to the preferences, training and genetics of each boxer. Below is a general guideline to get started and informed when looking to optimise your own diet. Looking for a freestanding punch bag, hanging punch bag or a bag with a swinging arm? Take a look at the METIS Range…

  • MMA Techniques 2020

    Here is a list of techniques to expect and to look out for in 2018, based on worked well in 2017 The Calf Roundhouse Kick Introduced to the mainstream by Benson Henderson, the calf roundhouse kick has made a devastating entrance into the UFC in 2017. Less risky than higher thigh, body or head kicks, the…

  • MMA for Beginners

    This will look at the technical aspects of MMA, rather than the rules etc, for those who want to train, rather than exclusively watch the sport. Boxing Before you begin Adopt a side-on boxing stance Usually your dominant foot is at the back, so most people will have their left leg in front Be on…

  • GSP Workout

    GSP – a lovely chap, great fighter and a potential underwear model. GSP put on some serious mass for his fight with Micheal Bisping, we look at how you can do the same. To Build Mass You Need Calories GSP might turn up to fights looking like he’s about to step on stage at a…

  • Cherry Juice for Joint Pain & Recovery

    If you live in the UK, there’s an excellent programme on Channel 4 (first 3 series are on the 4player app-thing) called ‘Superfoods the Real Story‘. One episode looked at cherry juice and did a (non-scientific) experiment on American Football players and showed that those who drank cherry juice daily, showed a remarkable increased rate…

  • Beta Alanine Supplement Review

    Beta alanine is a non-essential amino acid, which when consumed increases carnosine levels in muscle cells, which in turn increases the muscle’s tolerance of lactic acid (a by-product of high intensity exercise which is often a limiting factor of athletic performance). Beta Alanine Dosage Standard dose is 2-4g taken pre-workout. Research suggests that supplementing daily…

  • Why Bodybuilders Can’t Punch – Increase your Punching Power

    I know, I know, MMA Bellends are always sharing stuff on social media about ‘He lifts but he can’t fight’ etc. So it’s getting old, apologies…but I lifted weights and attempted to be a (very poor) bodybuilder years before doing MMA, so I have had all the ‘bad mechanics’ to overcome, and I’ve just worked…