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  1. Sorry that no one seems to have any tips or advise!

    i know how to lose weight in general. ( not necessarily to cut weight for a sport or fight)

    ( I don’t want to post numbers bc I hate it.... ) but I had gained weight after multiple close, immediate family members passed away only  months apart.

    And I lost it all plus some. ( I just counted calories and protein on the free app called lose it plus worked out) good luck!!!!🍀👍 

  2. And lol now I’m fb famous Bc you posted my question and photo on fb 🤣🤣🤣 ( Lol. I’m quiet and reserved til I know someone and non attention seeking) thank God my gloves are in front of my face in my pic! Or id be embarrassed ! ( note- clarifying Bc one can’t read tone in type- it’s totally fine! I don’t mind at all ! 👍I’m thankful for my gloves though 😊

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  3. On 1/2/2020 at 7:07 AM, RB Coop said:

    Video of my first fight.Kinda sad that i couldn't do Wai Kru...I took one part to show clinch from a different angle, but quality is shit, but atleast it's not a blind spot as in the original video . Hope you guys like it. I know i made mistakes, but considering i trained only 3weeks muay thai for the first time, i'd say it wasn't reaal reaal bad. I'm with blue/red shorts btw.

    Congratulations!

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  4. These are questions I have when I watch the live streaming of Sylvie’s fights and listen to Kevin’s commentary 

     

     

    what is Derning? ( durning?)

    if clinching is part of MT, what is the rationale for it to be broken up so quickly? 

    Also why would someone be a backwards fighter .... I feel like it makes the person look like the weaker fighter whose struggling and always running away from the forward walking fighter 

     

    I had a few other questions but I forget now. I’ll add to it as I remember.

    ( Started MT about 10 months ago. So I’m just curious about many things. Obviously there’s a lot to learn. More than I ever will be able to 🙂🥊)

     

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  5.  Since I started working out six times a week sometimes twice a day I gave up my moderate ( at most ) alcohol consumption and now I just drink on a very infrequent basis. I can’t afford to not feel my best at my workouts. (If I was still young and single I’d probably drink a little more) but now I focus on adequate sleep, fuel, hydration and very limited/infrequent alcohol 

    i want to feel my best. Sometimes I get

    ’ tired’ during the work outs or class but don’t give up. ( plus there is no option to give up during my Muay Thai class. You do what he says. Period. Only exception is an injury 🤣🤷🏻‍♀️)  If I drank I’d think i’d just suck wind and not be at my best. Not worth it to me. 

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  6. 18 hours ago, Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu said:

    Hey Francis, I'm not Sylvie but I'm sure soon. But I've spent a lot of time around Yodkhunpon and I have to say there is very little power in Yodkhunpon's elbow attack. In general the elbow in Golden Age Muay Thai is a cutting weapon, so looseness of movement and accuracy (bone on bone) is prized. It's not a strength or power strike. Everything Yodkhunpon teaches is about creating torso whip, a play in the shoulders. You can find much of this in the Muay Thai Library and Sylvie Study sessions. Things he's advocated for are like: throwing a 1,000 elbows a day, or hanging to open up the shoulders. You want fluidity of movement, not power.

    I was just going to say that in class this past Wednesday we learned that elbows are not about power but rather to cut.

     

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  7. 6 hours ago, Matty said:

    I commend you for your desire to be a worthy partner. I feel the same way about this.

    Majority of my pad holding experience is with a partner that weighs 40 lbs more than me. And whenever there's a bigger weight difference than that, I have to be really diligent with holding, no day dreaming. Here are some ideas that helped me:

    - turn your shoulder in to meet the punch as opposed to just moving your arm (similar to you throwing a cross at the same time). This was the big one for me to make sure I don't injured my shoulder. Also, it feels really solid and good for the person hitting.

    - stand with a solid base, like your fighting stance, with feet apart and knee bent

    - mirror the footwork of the combo. I mean, your partner would be taking a small step forward with every punch, so you would take a small step backwards while receiving each of those punches

    - tuck elbows into your body when holding for kicks and sink your weight down. If the kick is too hard and throws you back, don't be afraid of it. Just know that it's going to throw you back will make your feet move with it, so you won't fall.

    - breathe out as you receive the punch. I think it helps you generate more force to meet the punch/kick. The impact don't affect you as much.

    I guess a lot of these are the same for if you are hitting... Which makes sense, as the things you do when hitting, like breathing out, turning your shoulders, having a string base, are meant to put you in a strong position. 

    I remember being really driven to hold well when I first found a partner to do pads with. I wanted to make sure it was worthwhile for my partner. Sometimes I meet training partners that are demanding of having good partners (always asking their partners for favours and help) but don't value the other side of it which is being a good partner. I think the effort you put in to holding pads is beneficial to both you and your partner. Your partner would get a good pad session to improve their skills, and you would get stronger as you regularly meet heavy punches. Your distancing and ability to see punches and react improves from holding pads too.  It's awesome that you consider your pad holding skills.

    Thanks for your suggestions and ‘ getting it’ 😊 These are all good tips. Going to re-read and put into practice. 

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  8. So I’m 5’2” 118lbs ( female) and started Muay Thai 8 months ago. I want to see if you all have insight or advise to make me better at pad holding or even insight as to the reason. ( body size/strength/relative inexperience ????? and so on)

    this happens when I hold pads for people better And stronger than I:

    either we go slower and I think I can provide a decently solid pad for them to punch as well as I ‘ meet them’  with the pads to provide resistance or whatever you call it. 

    Or - especially if they want to go faster -  I try soooo hard but i can tell and feel my pads are ‘ wobbly’    

    Know what I mean?

    Like not ‘sturdy’ and strong for them to land punches on, there’s sometimes a bit of a wobble to it. I mentioned it to my partner yesterday and she said ‘ yes, I can feel that so I'm not hitting as hard’  ( she is much more advanced and good. And younger than I  - ie late 20s) that bums me out. 

    ( incidently she recently commented out of the blue  that I look strong 💪. I’m middle aged , was never an athlete , but I’m trying to get some Sara Conner arms ie from the terminator movie) 😊I strength train with a trainer  2 x a week w/out fail for the past 14 months!  I work out 6 days a week. Occasionally 2 x. I do Muay Thai no less than 3x a week. Starting to go more often.

    So for you experienced people or trainers  out there- what is the deal with my ‘wobbly armed pad holding’ when I’m with more advanced people or else men or some women who are stronger that I and punch harder?

    I mean - sometimes the pads are awkward to hold and after many drills maybe a bit of arm or wrist or hand fatigue occurs. They get a bit ‘ heavier’ to hold after many drills. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    is it just going to take time and maybe in a year I’ll be better and in 2 years even better yet? Or am I just a small not-so-youngish female and .... it’s slways going to be hard ???

    the new men don’t have this problem, I don’t think. Even if they are middle aged like me they are just physically bigger and stronger. 

    ( Sylvie - or anyone else-  if you read this: way way back when you started - did you struggle to hold pads well for advanced people? Youre obviously extremely experienced now and train like a beast- but let’s say you hold pads for Kru Nu’s Son or some other young male fighter- is it even hard for you? 

     

    Im trying to understand it. To see if I can fix it. ( I suspect there’s no quick fix) 

    What makes it hard is I’m a conscientious person- so I truely want to be a good partner and not fail whoever I’m paired up with 🙁. I’d rather be paired with a crappy partner than be the  crappy partner.  

     

    To end on a positive note- my classes overall have been going well and have been very fun!!!   

     

     

  9. On 11/6/2019 at 8:48 AM, Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu said:

    It's interesting you call this "typically female behavior" but accepting the ego stroke by your coach isn't similarly called "typically male behavior." I'd call it that.

     

    Good point for sure!

    its only typical behavior for a certain type of female. Definitely not typical of all females or even most. Just ‘some’

    (I sort of suspect three oak may agree. But she was just pissed and spewing as she vent posted!) 

    Yeah, all men aren’t like they either, luckily. 

     

     

     

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  10. One guess is he likes it. It makes him feel good.  (Her throwing herself at him)

     

    I find myself turned off and disgusted by her always throwing people under the bus  and him being amused.  Yuck. If you feel good about yourself you don’t need to do that. Plus martial arts is supposed to be focused on respect but ... 🙄

    I like your attitude about just training harder! 😊

     

     

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  11. Update is - I’m still having fun classes. I am putting the recommendations into practice. It works. ( but also I’ve had a relapse and over thought and had to get myself back on track)

     

    the NEW thing I wanted to share is a joined a second gym to take Muay Thai classes.

    The reason for this is... my original instructor is simply a hard ass 🤣😊🤷🏻‍♀️ ( hey! That’s his perogative! 😁) and my new second gym has MORE APPROACHABLE TRAINERS who I’m more comfortable  with and I don’t get intimidated. It’s a ‘ family oriented ‘ martial arts gym. I don’t like it as much as my original gym but that’s ok. I joined it for a reason and now I go to both. 

    So  I’m starting to take 4-5 Muay Thai classes a week. I’m determined to get better! I’ll never be ‘great’ but I can be good on my own terms and taking into account my abilities! 

     

     

     

     

     

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