Muay Thai Archives - 8 Weeks Out

3 Tips to Stop Gassing Out

by Joel Jamieson | Jun 9, 2015 | Aerobic Fitness, Anaerobic Fitness, Boxing, Conditioning, Energy Systems, Fight Prep, Fighters, Interval Training, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, MMA Strength & Conditioning, MMA Training, Muay Thai, OA Marketing, Training Principles, Wrestling

Any time a fighter ends up gassed out and face down on the canvas, the simple reaction is to point the finger at a lack of conditioning as the cause. Everyone from forum warriors to fight commentators alike often leap to this conclusion, quickly writing off the...

Combat Sports Injury Prevention

by Joel Jamieson | Dec 19, 2014 | Articles, Conditioning, Energy Systems, Injury Prevention/Treatment, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai, Sports, Strength & Conditioning, Stress, Training Principles

Within the last year, countless fights in the UFC have had to be canceled due to injuries to one, or even both, of the fighters. Not long ago, an entire show even had to be canceled because of injuries and the problem doesn’t seem to be getting any better… Not...

Roadwork 2.0: The Comeback

by Joel Jamieson | Feb 23, 2012 | Aerobic Fitness, Articles, Assessments, Conditioning, Energy Systems, Exercises, Kickboxing, MMA, MMA Strength & Conditioning, Muay Thai, Strength & Conditioning, Training Methods, Training Principles, Training Programs, Wrestling

Conditioning has been integral parts of training for combat sports ever since there have been combat sports. As soon as the first combat athlete gassed – probably within the first minute or two of the fight no doubt – it quickly became obvious that any sort of hand to...

Myths of MMA Conditioning

by Joel Jamieson | Nov 2, 2011 | Aerobic Fitness, Anaerobic Fitness, Articles, Conditioning, Energy Systems, Interval Training, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai

We’ve seen it before, and it’s an awful thing to watch. It’s the middle of a fight, everything’s going well, and before you know it, a fighter “gasses out.” Sometimes he’s saved by the bell, and sometimes he’s even able to defend himself enough to continue and regain...

Neck Wrestle Russian To Back Step Round Knee

by Joel Jamieson | Aug 31, 2011 | Articles, Kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai

Standard Neck Wrestle Russian To Back Step Round Knee from Univsall on Vimeo.This is a technical and theoretical instructional series called “The UniVs.ity” which deals with techniques that make up the body of techniques employed in MMA (Mixed Martial...

Standard Neck Wrestle Russian Tie 251

by Joel Jamieson | Jul 6, 2011 | Articles, Kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai

Standard Neck Wrestle Russian Tie 251 from Univsall on Vimeo.This is a technical and theoretical instructional series called “The UniVs.ity” which deals with techniques that make up the body of techniques employed in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) competitions...