Even when you’re covering the basics, Dwayne points out that you still need to train smart. For instance, it’s important to train to…
Peak at the right time
I
’ve always been fit for as long as I can remember. I’ve always been an athlete and enjoyed training. For me the biggest challenge is peaking at the right times, because there’s a difference between being fit and
being at your peak. Your training goes in waves with ups and downs. The key is to be at the very top of your peak come match day!!
So it’s finding a balance where you can be long, lean and fast to strike, but still compact and strong enough to grapple. Very delicate line. I get yelled at by my striking coach when
my shoulders burn out during boxing because my traps are too big, but then my traps are only so big because I spend so much time developing them during grappling training.
Achieve balance
MMA
incorporates contrasting styles, for example, you want to be lean, long and fast for striking, but for grappling you want to be strong and compact.
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