Sparring in Fight Camp – Yes or No?

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Is sparring in fight camp a smart move or a dangerous gamble?

As fight night gets closer, every decision you make in training counts, and few choices are as critical—or risky—as sparring in fight camp.

On one hand, it’s an opportunity to refine your timing, reactions, and technique under pressure. But on the other, there’s always the looming risk of an injury that could throw off months of hard work.

In this episode, we’ll explore whether sparring in the final stretch of your fight camp is worth it, or if it’s time to shift gears to safer, more controlled forms of training.

You don’t want to enter the ring compromised. Let’s look at the best way to prepare without taking unnecessary risks.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

00:17 Sparring in Fight Camp: Should You Risk It?

00:30 Two Weeks Out: Time to Shift Gears

00:44 Simulated Sparring: Getting the Fight Feel Without the Fight Risk

01:39 Sparring in Fight Camp: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2024/10/25/sparring-in-fight-camp-yes-or-no/

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Heatrick Heavy Hitters – Muay Thai Performance

Sparring in Fight Camp – Yes or No?

Heatrick Heavy Hitters – Muay Thai Performance

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Is sparring in fight camp a smart move or a dangerous gamble?

As fight night gets closer, every decision you make in training counts, and few choices are as critical—or risky—as sparring in fight camp.

In this episode, we’ll explore whether sparring in the final stretch of your fight camp is worth it, or if it’s time to shift gears to safer, more controlled forms of training.

You don’t want to enter the ring compromised. Let’s look at the best way to prepare without taking unnecessary risks.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

00:17 Sparring in Fight Camp: Should You Risk It?

00:30 Two Weeks Out: Time to Shift Gears

00:44 Simulated Sparring: Getting the Fight Feel Without the Fight Risk

01:39 Sparring in Fight Camp: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2024/10/25/sparring-in-fight-camp-yes-or-no/

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