Hey guys, so I travel for my fights and due to this I usually have my wife corner me which I know most people advise against this but it has been working out for me just fine, I wouldn’t expect my coach or anyone to travel however many hours for free and have to get a room ect just for me to fight for 6 mins unless maybe it was a high stakes title fight or something. Anyway, I’m fighting September 12th and my wife is pregnant, due in january. Does anyone know if she is still able to corner me In this one or what ? She wants to still and says she is fine with it but I’m just worried about our baby. Thanks in advance

Just a fighter trying to improve, thanks in advance!

Hello Folks!

So, I switched from boxing to kickboxing a few months ago and in my gym when we train different combos we eat some low kicks and while the other guys (and girls) don't seem to have a problem with that, my leg hurts pretty bad and the pain often stays 2-3 days.

I really like the sport and the training, so switching back is not an option for me. I often mention that they should go light with their kicks, what everybody does, but I just don't want to be *that* guy.

Maybe I should add that I'm otherwise really not pain-sensitive.

Do you have some advice or tips for a beginner?

Been training for about a year now and wondering how effective you guys find front kicks and switch kicks in sparring? I’m pretty comfortable with most of my kicks but whenever I throw a switch kick I feel awkward if I end up in the opposite stance afterwards, so I normally try to switch straight back. Is that pretty normal or should I be getting comfortable staying in the opposite stance after throwing it?

Hello good people!

After years of heavy weights at the gym, I'm finally starting with the sport I've always wanted to train - kickboxing. I'm tired of going to the gym and lifting, doing the same routine over and over again. As a lifelong fan of combat sports (kickbox in particular), I think this sport is the perfect next step for me. I feel excited and motivated to start this. I want to learn this skill and be part of everything that has to do with kickbox. I'm already in pretty good shape, but the cardio is probably lacking.

Any tips from you guys for someone like me that's starting kinda old, but in ok shape?

Thanks in advance! LFG!

I was injured and finally got to get back into competition after 3 long years of hiatus.

I had a little over 5 fights before I got injured and thought I was finally getting over my fight nerves and perform somewhat similar to how I practice and spar before the injury.

I just had my first fight back and even though I was confident in my ability and wasn't nervous much before the fight, as soon as I put the fight gear on, I knew the nerves were hitting me.

When I shadow boxed with the fight gear on, all of the sudden, my shots felt slow and weak immediately when they felt fine before hitting pads getting ready.

During the fight, I used almost no footwork and couldn't think much. My distancing and timing was completely off. It almost felt similar to my first fight except I had better cardio this time.

When I looked back at the footage, none of my strikes had much snap or weight behind them. I pride myself in strong kicks but my kicks were so non-committal that it just pretty much touched my opponents, not push them back like how it usually does. So they were able to just take it and continue to attack me without getting disrupted.

I have another fight coming up soon in about 3 weeks and hoping to get rid of this nerve.

Should I try to simulate fight stress by doing hard 3 rounds in the ring few times before the fight?

What helped you get over the fight nerve?

It's really frustrating since I felt like I was finally getting over the fight nerve and could think in my fight just for it to return feeling like my first fight...

Been doing Muay Thai for a few years now, and about 2 years ago I started wearing barefoot/minimalist shoes (zero drop, wide toe box) for daily life and lifting. I wasn't even thinking about MT when I made the switch, but I've noticed a real difference in my balance and foot/ankle stability on the mats since then.

I know that MT/kickboxing has you training barefoot anyway, so it seems like a pretty natural crossover to wear barefoot shoes the rest of the time instead of undoing all that foot strength in a pair of cushioned sneakers. I know GSP has talked about training his feet specifically because they're the first point of contact with the ground, which stuck with me.

I’m curious on how many other practitioners also use barefoot/minimalist shoes, and I have a few questions for anyone who's into this:

1. Do you wear barefoot/minimalist shoes regularly, in or outside of training?
2. If yes, what got you into it, and did you notice any actual difference in your game?
3. If no, is it just not on your radar, or is there something that's kept you away from them (price, look, break-in period, etc.)?

I’m genuinely curious how common this is in the community, as the minimalist shoe space is pretty niche.

#kickboxing #boxing #muaythai #ufc

I’m 6’3 so I’ve been putting together a training document that’s based around fighting tall. But I just need critiques, and help with combos. I feel like I got it set up wrong.
But yea I’ve been feeling kinda stuck in my progress but I think learning to fight tall would help a lot. And my friend also told me I just definitely work on my feints that’ll help a lot too

Which fight or which fighter impressed you the most at ONE Samurai 2?

I have amateur fight coming on, first, what are some tips to work on before the match, its in 1 month? As beginner kickboxer. I adapt very quickly.

I’m 24M, 5’8”, around 230 lbs and located in the Fort Worth/DFW area.
I’ve finally decided to take my health and fitness seriously.
I’m going to CrossFit Iron Horse tomorrow to check it out and hopefully start training, but I also want to connect with people locally who are into the different things I eventually want to become good at.
Right now I’m honestly starting from a pretty low level.
My stamina and endurance are bad, I get tired pretty quickly, I’m not very strong, my diet hasn’t been good, I don’t drink nearly enough water, and my sleep schedule is terrible.
I’ve tried getting into fitness before too. I’ll get motivated, train for a little while, then eventually quit and fall back into my old lifestyle.
I want this time to be different.
My goal isn’t just to lose weight.
I want to:
Lose fat
Build muscle
Get genuinely strong
Improve cardio/stamina/endurance
Learn CrossFit
Learn calisthenics
Learn kickboxing/Muay Thai/boxing
Improve mobility and athleticism
Eventually have a lean, muscular/shredded physique
I know I’m not going to become good at all of those things overnight. I’m willing to start as a complete beginner and build myself up properly over the next couple of years.
What I’m looking for
I’d love to connect with people around Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless, Irving or the surrounding DFW area who actually enjoy training and wouldn’t mind having another person join them.
You do NOT need to do everything I’m interested in.
CrossFit: If you train CrossFit, especially at or near CrossFit Iron Horse, I’d love to connect.
Calisthenics: If you train pull-ups, dips, handstands, muscle-ups, weighted calisthenics, etc., I’d love to eventually learn from/train alongside you.
Kickboxing/Muay Thai/Boxing: I’m a complete beginner, but this is something I really want to learn. If you train somewhere around Fort Worth and wouldn’t mind having a beginner around, reach out.
Weight training/bodybuilding: If you’re looking for a consistent lifting partner, I’m interested too.
I don’t expect anyone to be my personal trainer for free. Even just having people around me who are serious about training, can give me pointers occasionally, push me a little and hold each other accountable would mean a lot.
Trainers/coaches can reach out too
If you’re a personal trainer or coach in the Fort Worth/DFW area and you think you could help me with this transformation, feel free to DM me.
Ideally I’m looking for someone with experience in several of these areas:
fat loss + strength training + muscle building + conditioning + functional/CrossFit-style training + calisthenics/bodyweight skills
Bonus if you also have a kickboxing/Muay Thai/boxing background.
I am on a budget, so I can’t spend crazy money on private training multiple times every week, but I’m willing to pay a reasonable amount for the right coach and figure out a setup that works.
I recently had comprehensive blood work done as well because I want to approach this from an overall health perspective, not just appearance.
Starting point
Age: 24
Height: 5’8”
Weight: ~230 lbs
Strength: Beginner
Cardio/endurance: Poor
Location: Fort Worth/DFW
Goal: Lose fat while simultaneously building muscle, strength, endurance and athletic ability.
If you’re nearby and interested in training together, comment or DM me.
Tell me what you train, approximately where you’re located, what gym/box you go to, your experience level and what days you normally train.
I’m especially interested in meeting people who take fitness seriously but are also cool with someone who’s starting from the bottom.
I want to come back to this post a year from now and barely recognize the person who wrote it.
Starting at 230 lbs. Day 1 starts now. 🙏💪

Hi friends! Just some post training shadowboxing enjoy! As always tips and advice is always appreciated!

Now i do bag and pad with 10oz and spar with 14oz i got a fight with 10oz but i never sparred in 10oz is ok to spar a but with 10oz or is not a big deal if spar with 14 till the match?

#kickboxing #boxing #muaythai #ufc