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What are the common mistakes untrained people do while fighting?

The common mistakes untrained people do while fighting are: fighting in the first place thinking that there will be a winner, pulling their punches, not being prepared for the adrenaline dump, closing their eyes whilst striking, having a poor stance, turning their backs, using high kicks, headhunting, worrying about being hurt, throwing haymakers, moving backwards, …

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Can isometrics be done daily?

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, …

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What are Muay Thai ropes?

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 …

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