Today we’re going to talk about nutrition. Looking after your nutrition as a fighter or martial artist is essential, not just to success in the sport, but to have a comfortable life. I’m sure you’ve heard this lecture a million times before, but it’s simply true. Without proper nutrition, you will not be able to …
Muay Thai in the West is an interesting beast. Despite being the national sport of Thailand, it’s actually very easy to spend years training Muay Thai in the West and never having the joy of training with or learning from boxers from Thailand. Muay Thai in the Europe and the US is also notable in …
Editor’s note: This was an interview that I conducted on my own (24/11/2017) and have sold to other websites in the past. It is not only readable at Diesel Gym London’s website, and will remain so for the foreseeable future. This was conducted after what is currently Tarec’s last fight as a professional. Tarec Saffiedine …
Manga, Karate, MMA: An Interview with Tarec Saffiedine Read More »
Editors note: This was an interview that I conducted on my own and have sold to other websites in the past. It is now only readable at Diesel Gym London’s Website, and will remain so for the foreseeable future. This new version of the article, keeps the interview as it was, but has added additional material to give more insight into kickboxing history. Some photos have been used with permission of Mr. Carbin. In 2017 I sat down with renowned kickboxing legend Lucien Carbin, to discuss his …
Kickboxing Legend Talks: A Conversation with Lucien Carbin Read More »
When people refer to ‘oblique kicks’ they are referring to two types of kick, neither of which target the oblique; teeps to the knee and side kicks to the knee. These two techniques have essentially made it so that slow plodding brawlers are unable to close no man’s land (more here). They are also the …
Today we will be looking at three basic southpaw principles, to help you if you are (or are against) a southpaw in Muay Thai or MMA. Firstly, it’s important if you are a southpaw to be training with as many different orthodox fighters as possible, all to often for the sake of ease, two southpaws …
3 Basic Southpaw Principles for Muay Thai and MMA Read More »
It is commonly known in MMA circles that ancient martial arts like Kung Fu and Aikido, typically do not work when tested against a resisting opponent. While this is the source of frustration for many traditional martial artists, who will vehemently try to justify their chosen hobby, it is also not the be all and …
Miyamoto Musashi: Ancient Concepts for Modern Fighting Read More »
Alexander Gustafsson is in one of the worst positions a fighter can be in. He is the ‘other guy’. Often discredited as being the worst of what pundits consider to be the four kings of the light heavyweight division, Gustafsson is deceptively brilliant. While appearing a wasteland now, only as far back as five years …
After a lot of hard work, planning and effort, Diesel has put on our first inter club in our new location!
Amanda Kelly is former 2 x World Champion and holds a 40+ fight record of 38 wins 1 loss 1 draw across a number of weight classes . Amanda has fought all over the world for promotions such as ENFUSION, MUAY THAI IN AMERICA and CAGE WARRIORS and holds notable wins that include UFC superstar …
2x World Muay Thai Champion, Amanda Kelly Joins the Diesel Coaching Team Read More »