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  • Kombat Arts History Lesson

    The other day someone was asking what the letters represent on our blue wall mats. You can barely see them in the picture, but we used to write the letters of the alphabet on the mats. When we started off at Gold's Gym in Mississauga, almost 14 years ago, we were in a 2500 sq. ft. aerobics studio. At the time we could not afford grappling mats. So we made our own, out of plywood, tarp, insulation, industrial strength Velcro and carpet under padding. And at the beginning of EVERY Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class or MMA class, we would set up all the mats, and with the Velcro attach them together! There were about 16 mats! Each about 4' by 8'! It makes me laugh and smile at those memories. ....

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  • How to Steal Time

    A lot of athletes ask me how to increase their speed. There are many approaches to this, and for this week I'm going to share a concept about Time Framing and how to be more efficient with your techniques. https://youtu.be/3ZwRr71CDFk Time Framing is a concept that was introduced to me by Phil Mesina from Modern Warrior when I was doing a lot of Law Enforcement Training. This concept is very similar to Jeet Kune Do's economy of motion, and has helped a lot in making a lot of my martial arts techniques better. It also explains why some techniques don't work, and how to make them work. In any case if you enjoy the video, please like and share. Thxs And if you reside in ....

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  • Eight Muay Thai Combos That Will Improve Your Skills!

    Here are 8 variations of the FOUR COUNTS, that I learned from my different Krus. You can practice them by shadowboxing, pad work, partner work or on the heavy bag. Feel free to DOWNLOAD . Follow these round time and rest protocols: 3 two minute rounds with 1 min rest 3 two minute rounds with 30 second rest 5 two minute rounds with 1 min rest 5 two minute rounds with 30 second rest Substitute the two minute rounds with three minute rounds Follow these tips when hitting the heavy bag: Make sure you are in a strong stance before striking, especially when kicking. Make sure that you are in the right distance for all strikes. Feel free to substitute for any kind of kick. So instead ....

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  • Training the Competitive Mind

    Training the Competitive Mind Awhile ago, Coach Socrates, one of our Boxing coaches invited me to come and give a talk on mental training for competition, for the Provincial Boxing Team. The talk was called, Five Simple Tips to Supercharge Your Mental Preparation. In this article, I want to share with you one of the tips and some of the sources I shared with the athletes. Every Day You Must Work Your Mental Training Look at this Training Pyramid. This is the usual training model that most coaches and athletes follow.  There is a chronological process to this.  First you develop the body, the physical foundation.  Then comes the technical skills. The tools of your sport.  Then there ....

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  • Martial Arts vs Concealed Carry: Learning Muay Thai for Self-Defense

    We live in a world where danger could strike at any time. In light of this, it’s wise to be prepared to defend yourself should the need to do so ever arise. However, what is the best way to approach self-defense? Is it to obtain a license to carry a firearm and wear it at all times or is it to become proficient in a martial art such as Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? In this first of a three-part blog series, we explore Muay Thai for self-defense and compare its pros and cons against concealed carry and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu . Crippling Strikes Muay Thai is a brutally effective striking martial art, teaching techniques that, when done right, can make quick work of an assailant. The ....

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  • How To Increase Your Speed For Martial Arts

    Speed is a necessary ingredient to any fighter's arsenal. If you want to develop your speed for martial arts, there are many approaches to take. Although speed and power are essentials for any fighter to be good, they are meaningless without the technical foundation to back them up. Whether we're talking about JKD, boxing, Muay Thai, is irrelevant for now. The best method to develop speed is to take a scientific approach to testing, experimentation and training and re-testing. A Definition Of Speed The Oxford English Dictionary defines speed as 'a fast rate of movement or action'. That's a pretty straightforward definition, but for our purposes, we'll need to know the factors which ....

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  • How To Avoid Over-training or Under-training

    If you workout with any seriousness, you know that the measuring the tension between over-training and under-training is a perpetual balancing act. If you're an athlete or a serious exerciser, you may find yourself asking 'Am I working out too much or too little?' Whether your thing is weight-training, Muay Thai , boxing , BJJ , or a mix of sports you may seek to gain the most out of training and improve at a constant rate. That would be ideal. However, if you're over-training or under-training, you are likely not performing at your optimum level or maybe even moving backward and risking injury. Here's a brief post outlining how to spot both ends of the spectrum and keep yourself ....

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  • How To Harness The Power Of The Deep Squat

    The deep or ATG (ass-to-grass) squat is a familiar training tool to weightlifters, CrossFitters and martial artists alike. By learning how to do this exercise properly, you can increase your power and explosiveness. There is some concern among recreational fitness enthusiasts and even personal trainers that this variation of the squat is dangerous and can be detrimental. Although there is some evidence to support either side of the debate, in my opinion, this is a case of it being dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken - namely education and practice. What Is A Deep Squat? A deep squat is considered as one where the angle of hip flexion is greater than 90 degrees. When the ....

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  • How To Build A Stronger Mind

    Trainer Academy The above image is owned by Trainer Academy . In today's instant, on-demand society, we want and indeed expect everything immediately. Look around and you will see people who are often distracted and very often deluded. You may even be one of them. On the surface, this instant access to information is viewed as a convenience and a necessary cost of operating in today's world. On a deeper level, it serves as a distraction from our core values and in a sense weakens us by putting up barriers blocking us from the truest, strongest version of ourselves. Building a stronger mind is the key to mental toughness and resilience which is the cornerstone of all great martial ....

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  • How To Know If You Can Defend Yourself

    How do you know if you can defend yourself in a real-world, street fight or mugging scenario? There are really too many variables in a fight that would make it unpredictable. Of course, you can take several steps to ensure you are prepared to defend yourself. But, when you actually fight, the scenario may be completely different. There could be weapons involved. There may be multiple attackers. You will likely not get to choose where the fight takes place. Instead, here are a few key points to maybe help build up your skills to the point where you have confidence in your ability to defend yourself. Avoiding A Fight A fight should always be avoided if possible. That is the best way to ....

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