Zen and The ART of Coaching By: Ronnie Najjar ZEN & THE ART OF COACHING By: Ronnie Najjar The main job of a Trainer is to problem solve, using a combination of technical analysis, sports and physical education, social skills, and even philosophical ideas. In a way it’s the Coaches Artwork, where you infuse your…
3 LEVELS OF MUAY THAI TRAINING By: Ronnie Najjar 3 LEVELS OF MUAY THAI TRAINING By: Ronnie Najjar Your Muay Thai training will fit into one of three categories. The focus is different for each, and knowing where you fit is key in prioritizing what’s important and getting the most out of your training. The…
With Winning In Mind By: Ronnie Najjar WITH WINNING IN MIND By: Ronnie Najjar It’s not uncommon to see fighters who lack skill or work ethic in the gym, that end up crushing it in the ring, and vice versa; others who do well in sparring only to crumble when it’s crunch time. What is…
6 WAYS TO INCREASE STRIKING POWER By: Ronnie Najjar 6 WAYS TO INCREASE STRIKING POWER By: Ronnie Najjar Power intimidates opponents, makes your shots count, and puts away fighters. Pretty convenient. How long does it take to develop power? If you train for power and practice the ideas I mention below- you’ll see an improvement…
The Rise of the Golden Brothers: Thailand’s Oldest Champions By: Ronnie Najjar The Rise of the Golden Brothers: Thailand’s Oldest Champions By: Ronnie Najjar Ay and Bee as they are known, grew up in the Kanchanaburi province North-East of Bangkok. In their small town they worked as local Tuk Tuk drivers. Their Uncle Suwit ran…
Picking Fights To Win By: Ronnie Najjar Picking Fights To Win By: Ronnie Najjar Shortly after arriving to San Diego, I was in a group meeting that included coaches, fighters, a manager and a gym owner. The conversation turned to picking fights to win. More specifically, how we as trainers could find easy opponents for…
Common Mistakes Fighters Make in the Clinch By: Ronnie Najjar Common Mistakes Fighters Make in the Clinch By: Ronnie Najjar Your Clinch game is as strong as your weakest link. If you’re doing even ONE of these mistakes below, your clinch will suck. You can’t even get away with one of these mistakes. Check ’em…
7 Tips to Perfect Your Elbow By: Ronnie Najjar 7 Tips to Perfect Your Elbow By: Ronnie Najjar Little tweaks make all the difference in the quality of your technique. Try these gems out: 1# Don’t focus on Power- Focus on Accuracy. A common mistake is trying to elbow with power. Trying too hard to…
Keeping Your Emotions In Check By: Ronnie Najjar Keeping Your Emotions In Check By: Ronnie Najjar An advantage and skill often overlooked, and one that can suck the confidence out of your opponents- is learning to keep your emotions in check. Look at the Thais when they fight: stone faced and emotionless. Is it because…
The Life of A Thai Boxer By: Ronnie Najjar The Life of A Thai Boxer By: Ronnie Najjar Behind the hyped televised fights and triumphant wins, are years of hard work and struggle to get there. We’re inundated by the glamorous side of a Thai Boxers life; under the bright lights of big fights, glossy…