The Science of Building Champions Don Heatrick

Janet Todd's Tips – Exclusive Interview with the ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion!

Join us for an exclusive interview with Janet Todd, the reigning Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion, as she shares invaluable insights and tips on how to stay at the top of your game while having fun!

In this interview, Janet opens up about her mindset leading up to her farewell fight and how she's embraced the journey with a renewed focus on enjoyment.

Discover how she maintains composure in high-pressure situations and the importance of balancing structured training with the freedom to experiment and play within your skill development.

As a competitive athlete with a background in gymnastics and cheerleading, Janet reflects on her journey from amateur Muay Thai to professional kickboxing, highlighting the role of perseverance and the willingness to push past setbacks in achieving greatness.

But it's not just about physical training – Janet delves into the psychological aspects of competition, emphasising the significance of a positive mindset, courage, and the acceptance of vulnerability in the pursuit of excellence.

Whether you're a seasoned fighter, aspiring competitor, or dedicated coach, this interview offers a wealth of wisdom and inspiration to elevate your performance and approach to the sport.

Don't miss out on Janet Todd's invaluable advice – hit that subscribe button, like, and share this video with fellow Muay Thai enthusiasts, fighters, and coaches. Let's spread the love for the sport and remember to have fun along the way!



TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Janet Todd Teaser!

00:38 Lessons Learned From The Last Fight

02:11 Farewell Fight vs Phetjeeja – Tactics

03:43 Designing Muay Thai Skill Sessions

05:01 The Power of Mental Repetitions!

06:23 Remaining Composed in a Farewell Fight

06:43 The Power of PLAY!

09:16 Evolving From Gymnast to World Class Pro Fighter

11:20 Parallel (Engineering) Career – The Lessons

14:27 Champion Traits – Life Traits

17:29 If You Love It, You'll Face Your Fear

19:29 Outro Links!

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2024/03/01/janet-todd-tips-remember-to-have-fun-exclusive-interview/

Muay Thai greatness sucks? Step into the vibrant world of Muay Thai with Don and the Muay Thai aficionado, Matt Lucas...

With a decade under his belt in Thailand, Matt offers unparalleled insights into the fighting world and what it truly means to train, fight, and evolve. And why greatness sucks!

Highlights:

– Gearing up for the Showdown: Analysing the imminent ONE Strawweight Muay Thai Championship battle between Smilla Sundell and Allycia Rodrigues. How will Allycia strategise against the towering presence of Smilla?

– Snapshots of Combat: Delve into the world of combat photography, capturing moments of triumph, despair, and sheer determination.

– Muay Thai's Journey: Navigating its evolution from high-stakes betting to a stage that celebrates pure entertainment. What’s been gained, what’s been lost?

– Small Gloves, Big Impact: Delving into the heightened risks and rewards of smaller gloves in combat, and what this means for fighters.

– Bridging Cultures: The nuanced challenges Westerners face when dipping their toes in the deep waters of Muay Thai culture.

Tune in for a mix of personal anecdotes, expert analysis, and a deep love for the sport. If you're passionate about Muay Thai's past, present, and future, this conversation is unmissable.

Drop a comment below on what stood out for you, and don't forget to hit subscribe for more deep dives into the realm of Muay Thai.

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/09/15/matt-lucas-greatness-sucks/

Two-sport ONE World Champion Regian Eersel rarely loses. It's been 7 years since he last experience defeat. So, how has he successfully avoided over confidence?

What would he do differently in his training if he could turn back time? And what are Regian's two biggest pieces of advice to any fighter wanting to achieve their best?

Regian shares insight into what drives a world class fighter, and proves once again that mindset shapes your results.

We wish Regian success in his ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Title defence on June 9 against Dmitry Menshikov at Lumpinee Stadium!

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/06/02/regian-eersel-time-is-limited/

What happens when a 45 year old Muay Thai coach returns to the ring to compete for a Muay Thai veteran title, after 11 years out, and with 20kg to lose in 15 just weeks? …Huge lessons, and a big win!

Rich Cadden, former 2x Muay Thai world champion, performance coach and chief instructor at his own gym, Chokdee Academy in York (UK), took on this mission and shares the lessons he learned from it.

Rich’s approach has always to be “obsessed” with his training, sacrificing his “party years” to take his fight career as far as he possibly could. As a coach, he realises others often don’t have the same level of motivation he’s always had. And that presented an opportunity to distil training down into the most effective elements and doses to achieve the greatest benefit.

This was something he found to be vital during his preparation for his Muay Thai veteran title fight. He had to temper his obsessed nature, and strive for optimal instead of maximal or he would have failed to make the starting line, let alone cross the finish line as the winner. But what was found to be essential for a Muay Thai veteran also proves to be optimal for fighters of any age.  Video version and full show notes at https://heatrick.com/2022/07/08/rich-cadden-real-deal-muay-thai-veteran-sobc-podcast-ep-16/ Guest Links

You can follow Rich on Instagram @richcadden https://www.instagram.com/richcadden/, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcadden/, and follow the Chok Dee Gym @chokdee.gym https://www.instagram.com/chokdee.gym/

And check out the Gym website https://www.chokdeeacademy.co.uk/

What's the secret to winning in Muay Thai? Iman Barlow can shed some light!

In this episode, she shares valuable insight into what it really takes to take your childhood dreams all the way.

Part of the first generation of child nak Muay outside of Thailand, and with a competitive career spanning 25 years and counting, Iman knows a thing or two about what it takes to reach the top and stay there in arguably the most ferocious striking sport there is.

Few fighters start out as early as Iman Barlow, even fewer remain in the game as long she has, and fewer still achieve the kind of long-term success she has while she continues to grow!

She’s been incredibly successful, rarely losing. But here comes a paradox…

The greatest opportunities to level up are exposed when you fall short. And with fewer opportunities to learn this way, Iman has evolved a system of incremental gains designed to stay ahead of the competition.

At the heart of this is the open-mindedness to accept there are always things to improve, and even small things add up to make a huge difference.

Adopting an incremental progress mindset means even fighting at the One Championship is Iman’s new normal!

The secret is not one thing, it’s constantly chasing the challenge level a little higher, having the eye to gleam small wins from every opportunity, and the mindset to see yourself as a continuous work in progress.

Child or adult, beginner or advanced, there’s a lot to learn from Iman’s journey so far. What are the small wins you’re taking away from this episode?

Video version, show notes and further resources at https://heatrick.com/2022/05/13/iman-barlow-the-secret-to-winning-in-muay-thai-sobc-podcast-ep-15/

Guest Links

You can follow Iman on Instagram @prettykiller3 https://www.instagram.com/prettykiller3/, and follow Assassins Muay Thai on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Assassins-Muay-Thai-131679950242442

Wasted Opportunities!

Most of us visiting Thailand to train are fleeting visitors at best, and fail to understand the nuance of Thai culture and the business of Muay Thai in Thailand...

This both prevents us from getting the most out of our time in Thailand, and from effectively contributing to the Muay Thai businesses that must remain viable to continue to share their art with us!

In this episode…  Dr. Lynne Miller, Founder and director of Sumalee Boxing Gym in Phuket Thailand, and author of her new book Fighting For Success...

Lynne has a PhD in Psychology, a postgraduate qualification in digital marketing, and considerable UK business experience…

And now with over a decade of experience immersed in everything behind the scenes in the business of Muay Thai in Thailand, in this episode you will learn a lot!

You can follow Sumalee Boxing Gym both on Instagram @sumaleephuket https://www.instagram.com/sumaleephuket/ and Facebook @SumaleeBoxingGym https://www.facebook.com/SumaleeBoxingGym

And you can pick up a copy of Lynne’s book, "Fighting for Success: Unravelling the Muay Thai Business in Thailand" from Amazon both in print:

US

https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Success-Unravelling-Business-Thailand/dp/1739816609/

UK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fighting-Success-Unravelling-Business-Thailand-ebook/dp/B09J1H7M3Z

And audio book format: https://adbl.co/3hLbeXB

I highly recommend this book to anyone visiting Thailand to train, so you understand the Muay Thai scene and get the best out of your interaction with your trainers...

And of course check out the Gym website https://sumaleeboxinggym.com

Video version and full show notes for this episode with further references and resources at: https://heatrick.com/2022/03/15/dr-lynne-miller-making-the-most-of-muay-thai-in-thailand-sobc-podcast-ep-14/