Principles for Teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Through Games
Game-based learning has become a popular coaching methodology in many sports. The idea is to use games and game-like activities to teach skills and tactics, as well as improve fitness. This approach offers several benefits compared to more traditional, drill-focused...
Progressive Muay Thai Sparring for Skill Building
Walk into most Muay Thai gyms where sparring is taking place, and you’ll often see something reminiscent of a street fight. There is no real direction or focus, just an all-out brawl. In this environment, the potential learning benefits of sparring fall by the...
The Key Principles of Muay Thai Scoring
Muay Thai utilizes a diverse arsenal of fists, shins, knees and elbows to disable opponents. Unlike punch-only sports like boxing, entire legs and arms become dangerous weapons. This expanded offensive framework requires a broader judging criteria to assess damage....