Heatrick Heavy Hitters – Muay Thai Performance Don Heatrick

The world of Muay Thai is changing. Athletic performance matters more than ever.

Gone are the days when Thai fighters had a monopoly on the sport. Today, Western fighters are using sports science and professional training methods to close the gap on their Thai counterparts.

If you're a Muay Thai fighter or a coach who wants to stay ahead of the curve, then you need to check out this episode. In it, we explore the latest trends in Muay Thai training and how you can use them to improve your own, or your fighter's performance.

We cover everything from sports science to skill training to the changing landscape of Muay Thai professionalism. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of what a Muay Thai professional really is and what it takes to be a world-class athlete.

So what are you waiting for? Check out this latest episode now!

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/05/26/new-era-of-muay-thai-unlocking-athletic-performance/

Don't underestimate the importance of discipline in strength and conditioning.

It's all too easy to become distracted by what's shiny and new, only to shortcut progress by playing your ace too early...

Or, to charge headlong into overuse injury and the frustration of time out of training.

You can look at that next block of training, but don't touch! ;)

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/05/19/the-importance-of-discipline-in-strength-and-conditioning-for-fighters/

The Muay Thai round kick is one most powerful kicks in martial arts. To avoid smashing your foot to smithereens when throwing your round kick, you must master range, kicking foot position, and tactical setup.

This episode shares in-depth thoughts on getting these aspects right!

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/05/12/technical-tips-to-prevent-low-kick-foot-injury/

There's even more to motivation than you think... Winning by knockout is the best feeling in the world. Seeing the referee standing over your opponent waving off the fight, you feel almost immortal.

But, in a well-matched fight, anything can happen. In an instant, one mistake can render you helpless – all your hard work cancelled out.

Nothing else can be done at that moment. But in the hours, days, weeks, and even months after the fight, things can feel very different. It doesn’t matter who you are, your motivation and determination has been severely tested.

A seed of doubt is planted. “Have I got what it takes? “Can I come back from this? “What does everyone think of me now?”

Some fighters bounce back more determined, while others spiral downward, disappearing from competition, and maybe stopping training altogether.

And while it’s important to recognise when we’re being our own worst enemy, there are also external factors that can make a huge difference to our motivation to come back stronger than ever, or even come back at all. This explains explains what makes or breaks your motivation and what you can do about it.

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/05/05/fighters-even-more-to-motivation-than-you-know-part-2/

Taking action is only half the battle. Your REASON for taking action is just as critical, and can either kill your determination off completely, or ignite your motivation along with your results.

If you want to stay in the game long enough to find out how far you can really go, you must get under the hood of motivation and figure out which of the 6 types you rely on the most, and if there’s a better way to motivate yourself and become even more determined…

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/04/21/fighters-theres-more-to-motivation-than-you-know-part1/

Those in Muay Thai, especially at the highest level, know that the public perception of fighters is wrong.

Kevin Ross is a fighter. He may have retired from competition, but he IS a fighter.

For him, Muay Thai is not just a ring tool, it's really a life tool....

It makes you face your struggles in a way the world tends not to, and you come out different on the other side.

Not violent. Not aggressive. But, calm, and confident.

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/04/07/kevin-ross-the-public-perception-of-fighters-is-wrong/