In this video I show you 14 of my favourite Muay Thai combinations I like to drill to develop rhythm and flow in my combinations! It is without said, these are also great combinations to hit the pads with to work on your conditioning!

Combo 1:

Jab  - Cross - Slip - Cross - Hook - Rear Body Kick

Check Kick - Rear Body Kick - Hook - Rear Low Kick

Combo 2:

Jab - Slip - Hook - Cross - Uppercut - 

Body Cross - Rear High Kick

Combo 3:

Jab - Cross - Slip - Cross - Hook - Cross

Slip - Cross - Hook - Rear Body Kick -

Hook - Cross - Hook -

Slip - Hook - Rear Body Kick

Combo 4:

Check - Lead Body Kick -

Drop down Cross - Hook -  Rear Body Kick -

Check into Superman Cross - Lead Body Kick

Combo 5:

Jab - Cross - Step into Southpaw & Jab -

Shuffle & Right Hook - Left Hook - Right Uppercut - Left Body Kick

Combo 6:

Jab - Jab - Cross - Rear Back Fist - 

Lead Hook - Lead Back Fist - Cross - 

Step into Southpaw & Left Spinning Back Fist

Combo 7:

Jab - Body Jab -...

In this video, I show you one of my personal MMA workouts for developing explosive power!

Circuit 1

Set 1: Jumping Lunges w/ Kettlebell (30-40 seconds)

Rest 1-3 minutes

Set 2: Flipping Heavy Bag (30-40 seconds)
Rest 1-3 minutes

Set 3: Roundhouse Kicks on Heavy Bag (burn out 40-60 seconds)

Rest 8 - 15 minutes

Circuit 2

Set 1: Kettlebell Swing (30-40 seconds)

Rest 1-3 minutes

Set 2: Battle Ropes (30-40 seconds)
Rest 1-3 minutes

Set 3: Explosive Push ups (30-40 seconds)

Rest 8-15 minutes

Circuit 3

Set 1: Sprints (30-40 seconds

Rest 1-3 minutes

Set 2: Shadowbox  (40-60 seconds)

In this video,  I will be showing 5 pad holding tips & tricks that I personally make sure I use when I am holding for a student to get them the best MMA training in that pad session. You can use these tips whether you are an experienced instructor, a new instructor, or a student training with another student!

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I have been visiting Tristar Gym in Montreal every Tuesday indefinitely to be part of Aiemann Zahabi's fight camp for his UFC fight in May. After my sparring session last Tuesday, I dropped by pro fighter Xavier Alaoui's gym, 360 Punch, for a strength & conditioning session. I was obviously very tired after my session at Tristar, so forgive me for my lack of technique! Nonetheless, it's a very effective and tough workout that some of the pros use! Below is the workout breakdown: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Warm up Exercise 1: Step in, step out (with resistance bands around ankles and knees)

Exercise 2: Wide walk (with resistance bands around ankles and knees) Exercise 3: Side walk (with resistance bands around ankles and knees)

Circuit 1

Exercise 1: One leg box step up (8-10 reps with a vest, followed by 6 explosive jump reps with no vest)

Exercise 2: Wall ball throw (6 reps as hard as you can)

Exercise 3: Farmer's...