by Don Heatrick
Helping ambitious fighters and coaches take their game to the next level by bridging the gap between Strength and Conditioning, Performance Science, and Muay Thai
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April 18, 2025
<p>It’s easy to avoid the stuff that actually builds you up—especially if you’re only training from fight to fight.</p><p>You’re in the groove, your bread-and-butter combos are sharp… until you touch the awkward stuff.</p><p>But that “awkward stuff”? That’s where the real gains are.</p><p>When I spoke with Professor Tony Myers—a legend in the world of Muay Thai—he shared something crucial:</p><p>Skills are perishable. They come and go. You don’t just ‘have’ them. You’ve got to keep developing—mentally and physically. Otherwise, they slip.</p><p>Too many fighters think training hard for six weeks before a fight will solve everything.</p><p>It won’t.</p><p>Still just training fight to fight? This episode will show you what you’re missing.</p><p>KEY MOMENTS</p><p>Follow along using these quick timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Skills are Perishable</p><p>00:21 Psychology Shapes Physical Execution</p><p>00:42 The Real Growth Lies in What You Avoid</p><p>01:22 Don’t Just Train for a Fight – Train Beyond It</p><p>01:55 Build a Broader Skill Set</p><p>Further notes and resources at <a href="https://heatrick.com/2025/04/18/why-training-fight-to-fight-is-killing-your-progress-hard-truth/">https://heatrick.com/2025/04/18/why-training-fight-to-fight-is-killing-your-progress-hard-truth/</a></p>
April 11, 2025
<p>Ever wonder why some fighters look completely unfazed… even when they're eating clean KO shots?It’s not just that they’ve got a chin. And it’s not just experience either.A punch doesn't knock you out just because it's hard. It knocks you out because your head moves.More specifically, because your skull moves—and your brain doesn’t.That little delay is all it takes for your brain to slam into the inside of your skull. That’s the knockout.Mike Tyson’s famously thick neck wasn’t just for looks. It made him ridiculously hard to knock out.You can do the same—without having to bulk up like a Marvel character.Here’s how:-Brace your neck.Deliberately push your head into your gloves when you’re in your guard. It switches your neck muscles on and helps absorb the impact.-Engage your lats.Think of your elbows as tusks. Squeeze them in with purpose—it’s not just “hands up,” it’s “structure on.”-Adapt to the range:Long range (Green): Relaxed but ready.Mid-range (Amber): Structure engaged.Close range (Red): Hands tight, head braced—go full crash helmet mode.This way, even if they land a shot, your brain doesn’t get rattled.You stay standing. You stay sharp. You stay dangerous.KEY MOMENTSFollow along using these quick timestamps:00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:10 What Really Causes a KO</p><p>00:44 Strong Neck = No Whip, No KO</p><p>01:33 Your Guard Isn’t Passive—It’s a Shock Frame</p><p>01:51 Range Awareness = Guard Readiness</p><p>03:22 A Crash Helmet Saves You</p><p>04:07 From Cover to Clinch: Turning Defense Into Offense</p><p>04:37 Confidence in Your Shields</p><p>Further notes and resources at <a href="https://heatrick.com/2025/04/11/become-ko-proof/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://heatrick.com/2025/04/11/become-ko-proof/</a></p>
April 4, 2025
<p>To both fight smart, and keep it simple, isn’t a contradiction. But in the heat of battle, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by tactical decisions...</p><p>Do I press forward or stay patient? Do I counter or attack first? Should I stand my ground or move?</p><p>I used to overthink every exchange—until I simplified everything to just two primary fight modes; Aggressive/Elusive.</p><p> Once I built my strategy around these two modes, my performance skyrocketed.</p><p>If you know when and how to switch between them, you’re in control—no matter who’s in front of you.</p><p>KEY MOMENTS</p><p>Follow along using these quick timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:18 The Power of the Elusive Sway</p><p>01:00 Bait and Punish: Turning Defense into Offense</p><p>01:51 Yodsaenklai’s Tactical Genius</p><p>02:45 Switching Between Modes for Maximum Effect</p><p>03:33 Let Them Hang Themselves</p><p>Further notes and resources at <a href="https://heatrick.com/2025/04/04/fight-smart-and-simple-mastering-the-two-primary-fight-modes/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://heatrick.com/2025/04/04/fight-smart-and-simple-mastering-the-two-primary-fight-modes/</a></p>
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