After the fight: The psychology of post-fight blues
Notes: “The Psychology of The Post-Fight Blues” was originally written for Rough Asia and published on 15 March 2018. Photos …
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Claire Baxter
Under the Ropes or Over?
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Rough Asia. In the West, both male and female fighters enter the …
If there are no fights, are you even a fighter?
As necessary as it is, the current activity ban is frustrating for many fighters and trainers. For professional fighters and …
Cutting Out Weight Cutting
“I have always thought that weight cutting takes away from the whole beauty of martial arts. It should be about …
Pros & Cons of Running in Muay Thai Training
“Run! Every day, run 10km!” This is a common mantra in Muay Thai training. That’s a lot of running. Most …
Neural Pathways and Muay Thai
What does it mean to correct your technique? Can you “un-learn” poor technique – can you erase it from your muscle memory – and perfect your technique?
Overtraining in Muay Thai and Combat Sports
Editor’s note: Claire Baxter is a three time Muay Thai World Champion. She is a practicing psychologist with a degree …
The Strange State of Injury
Edited by Joanna Bowen I was moping about in a moon boot with a couple of ruptured ankle ligaments, acquired …
Fighter to Fighter: Quan Trinh and the Flow State
Editor’s note: Claire Baxter is a three time Muay Thai World Champion. She is a practicing psychologist with a degree …
Fighter to Fighter: Training & Fighting in Thailand vs the West
Editor’s note: Claire Baxter is a three time Muay Thai World Champion. She is a practicing psychologist with a degree …
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