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Podcast: Heatrick Heavy Hitters – Muay Thai Performance
Episode: Coaching For Your First Fight – Damien Trainor
Description: Coaching for your first fight can make or break your competitive Muay Thai aspirations – whether you're sharpening up with non-decision bouts or aiming for titles someday.
World-class Muay Thai coach Damien Trainor shares his philosophy on introducing students to competition. He emphasises the importance of getting to know your fighter and, crucially, helping fighters understand themselves.
More Muay Thai enthusiasts than ever are taking tentative steps into the ring to further their development. There's immense value in testing your limits this way.
If stepping into the ring to face an unfamiliar opponent feels li...