Ben Rothwell and Horace Craft led a valuable coaching & cornering seminar for our MMA Team Tuesday night. A champion needs to practice more than just MMA techniques and cardio- he needs to know how to navigate the critical days leading up to competition.
Basics of competition preparation:
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state commission and licensing requirements
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preparing necessary equipment and supplies
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proper weight cutting techniques
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fueling and hydrating your body
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navigating weigh in day successfully
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sportsmanlike behavior
Effective cornering techniques:
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how to work a locker room
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how to wrap hands
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mental and physical preparation
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warm up routine
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what to do between rounds