No, MMA gloves should not be used when training with a punch bag. They do not offer sufficient cushioning or wrist support that could result in damage to the knuckles, bones of the hand and the wrist. Training with a punching bag provides an excellent workout. It develops hand-eye coordination, muscular strength and endurance, …
It depends on the type of isometric as to whether it can be performed on a daily basis. Overcoming isometrics don’t overtax the nervous system and don’t break down the muscle fibers sufficiently to warrant having to take a recovery day. Yielding isometrics can progress into an eccentric repetition which does break down the muscle, …
Chest expanders are a highly effective piece of exercise equipment that were regularly used by bronze era bodybuilders during the early 20th Century to sculpt large, highly defined musculature. This is Fred Rollon, a strongman from around the early 20th Century. He was often referred to as “The “Human Anatomy Chart”. Bearing in mind this …
Muay Thai ropes are actually called “Kard Chuek” in Muay Boran and are traditionally made from hemp. They are wrapped around the hands, wrist and forearms not only to protect them from impact when blocking strikes but also to inflict damage on the opponent. When the rope is wrapped tightly, the hand is compressed into …
What’s the purpose of weight classes in Muay Thai? To make Muay Thai matches fairer, fighters are marched together by weight. This helps ensure that fighters are going to be roughly the same size. This seems quite obvious but, everything else being equal, larger fighters are going to be able to hit harder than lighter …
Muay Lao and Muay Thai are the same martial art, they are just practiced in different countries: Laos and Thailand respectively. “Muay” comes from the Sanskrit word “Mayya” meaning “boxing” and this unarmed kickboxing style of martial art has been a part of Southeast Asia culture for hundreds of years. The Khmer Empire existed …
Bang Muay Thai was developed by Duane “Bang” Ludwig. Duane is a retired professional kickboxer and MMA fighter, who now focuses on fight coaching. He’s credited with one of the fastest knockout in UFC history against Jonathan Goulet in 6 seconds. He first started Muay Thai when he was just 15 years old and turned …
