Mama Said Knock You Out!!

Man, that old school song by L.L. Cool J always gets me pumped up to train!! Speaking of training, yesterday I met up with Fitness Tech athlete Alex "The Beast" Buzon so he could teach me some muay thai techniques, the student became the teacher for this day, hahaha!!! Since I train fighters, it makes sense that I should learn more about muay thai/mma so I can better understand the movement patterns and demands of those sports. Sure, I'm well versed in how to train the fighters being a fan, closely watching the movements as well as constantly reading articles, books, watching videos, etc., but I believe you gotta get "in the trenches" to really bridge that gap between knowledge and application.

I've been wanting to really start doing some training in muay thai and mma, but couldn't find the time to fit it into my schedule. Well, I know you've heard THAT excuse before, maybe you've even said that about your own fitness routine!!! So, instead of waiting until "2010" (wink, inside joke), I took some action and met up with Alex so he could show me some basic techniques. We went for about 45 minutes hitting the pads. A great example of "in the trenches" learning for me was that the power from punches comes from your core muscles, mainly the obliques and hips. Sure, I understand this and I've read and watched videos, but to actually apply it and feel it now gives me a better understanding of the actual movement patterns. Hips Don't Lie
To get to that next level (in any sport or profession) takes constant learning and hard work. Now get "in the trenches" and knock out your competition!!