One of my coaches, Mike Angove gave me a simple but effective tip for resetting and really tidying up my hook, making it more efficient and more defensively sound, so I wanted to share it here.
by David Liang, MD Resident Physician and Combat Sports PractitionerMarch 29, 20207 min read
The final installment of the 3 part series on improving your punching power for combat sports and martial arts! These articles will give you some ideas on how to craft an effective combat sports strength routine.
by Jeff Chan - mmashredded.comMarch 25, 20202 min read
The heavy bag is probably one of the most common and important training tools in combat sports, for a good reason! Here are some tips when using the heavy bag:
Health experts have finally been able to do comparable studies on the risks of injury in MMA and Boxing. The results of the studies are somewhat surprising and really lay out the risks of each sport.
These training methods will help get you in shape before MMA training. Or if you already train, these workouts will help benefit your health and MMA skills.
by David Liang, MD Resident Physician and Combat Sports PractitionerFebruary 11, 20204 min read1 Comment
For this article, I am going to recommend exercises which a) provide more functional carry-over to actual punching, and b) are less prone to injure you. This will then help you punch harder with good form for longer even when you are exhausted.
by Jeff Chan - mmashredded.comJanuary 08, 20202 min read
There are countless benefits to head movement, but in this article, I will be teaching 3 out of 5 of my personal favourite methods to utilize head movement in Kickboxing, Muay Thai or MMA
Most MMA gear is designed with materials that require special attention to clean up and be fresh and we have found you some super easy and accessible ways to do that.
by Jeff Chan - mmashredded.comNovember 20, 20191 min read
Sparring Thai Fighters - Inside Look @ Khongsittha one of my personal favourite gyms in Bangkok, Thailand. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to spar with two of the Thai fighters/instructors here.
