Muay Thai Guy Podcast

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 76

• How he used to be hard into WWF wrestling and then eventually found Muay Thai.
• Why it's been such a great experience training at Siam No.1 with Ajahn Suchart.
• What it's been like having a training partner like Matt Embree to train alongside with.
• His thoughts on his 2 fights at the GLORY contender tournament.
• What his mindset and game plans were like going into the fight and how he felt afterwards.
• How he's adjusted from Muay Thai rules to GLORY rules and what tactics/techniques he's found more useful.
• What his training camp with Buakaw was like in Thailand and how he feels it got him prepared for his fights.
• His mental preparation before fights and how positive, but realistic thinking has helped his career.
• How he's recovered from his past 2 fights and how he's feeling going into his title fight against Artem Levin.
• What he thinks about rematches and how his training differs depending on the matchup.
• And much, much more!

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 75

• What it's been like coming home from Thailand and living back in upstate NY.
• Why I decided to come back to my home town even though I was loving life in Thailand.
• Some of my unique experiences and fights in Thailand.
• My last fight against Turan Hasanov and how that loss made me reflect on my life and fight career.
• The difficult decisions I had to make following the TKO loss but how I feel it's made me a better person and will ultimately make me a better fighter.
• My Costa Rica Retreat and Thailand Training Camp plans for early 2016.
• What it's been like on this wild journey since I began Muay Thai Guy and what I plan on doing with it as it continues to grow.
• The importance of meditation, being in nature, traveling and why they've all helped me figure out my life's priorities.
• Why you should stop hanging out with certain friends/family members and how to do it.
• The importance of surrounding yourself with positive, like-minded people who are following a similar path to yours.
• And much MUCH more!

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 72

• The importance of developing proper movement patterns to maximize your training output.
• Why the Functional Movement System is a great tool to figure out your bodies imbalances so you can fix them and become a more well-rounded athlete.
• How improving your basic body mechanics play a HUGE role in preventing future injuries.
• What other forms of recovery and injury prevention can help athletes continue to train with high intensity,
• What types of stretches, movements and exercises go into a quality warmup.
• Why static stretching is overrated and how you can improve your flexibility with other forms of training.
• The different types of energy systems and how each one needs to be trained by Muay Thai athletes (and which one is commonly overlooked).
• What forms of working out tend to be his favorite and why these forms of exercises are so beneficial.
• The importance of cooling down after a training session to allow your body to recover and take in the benefits of your workout.
• What type of foods and nutrients are most crucial both pre & post-workout.
• And much, much more!

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 68

• How he started as a Rock Star and then moved into the MMA world.
• Why martial arts has always been such a major part of his life and why he decided to pursue it later on in his career.
• How he dealt with the criticism and haters who thought he didn’t belong in the cage.
• His thoughts on the recent Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz fights (plus many others)
• Why the philosophical and analytical aspects of fighting really catches his attention.
• How through hard work and sacrifice he was able to land a job at Fight Network breaking down fights.
• The mental ups and downs of training camps and how he was able to
  most past and learn from his losses.
• And much, much more!

The Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 102

• Why the two words "who cares" helps her simplify things and lessen the pressure before fights.
• What her preparation (mentally and physically) was like prior to her GLORY debut.
• How she adjusted her game to fit the kickboxing style (hint: she didn't do much).
• How she handles all the hype of all the media attention while being the first female fighter on GLORY.
• Her decision to move to Bali and why it's been a great change of pace.
• What a day in the life is like living and training in Bali.
• What her favorite dinosaur is and why (it's a herbivore).
• How long she's been training MMA and why she decided to make the move
• What changes she plans on making in her striking when fighting MMA.
• Her plans and goals for the near future.
• And much MUCH more!

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