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| Subject | Date Asked |
| hiiiiiiiii | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: ..?? sir i joined in boxing before 2 weeks...they teach me left and right move...and little left ... A: to stay big without slimming down while boxing you just need to eat more food... you should be ... | |
| hiiiiiiiii | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: ..?? sir i joined in boxing before 2 weeks...they teach me left and right move...and little left ... A: its really not about how many moves you know, its about how many moves you perfected to the point ... | |
| when | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: ...how do u do..?? i joined kickboxing today....weekly 3days class... when i can use the word that ... A: There is no specific time to say that you will be a kickboxer, everybody learning process is ... | |
| knee surgery | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have had knee surgery a few years ago. Is it safe to start a kickboxing program or would a ... A: kickboxing is tough on the knees if you get into the sparring. but if you just do kickboxing for ... | |
| children and kickboxing | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I would like to start my 9 year old son in kickboxing. Is this a safe age to start or should I wait ... A: The age to start your child in kickboxing is really up to the child if he can listen and follow ... | |
| gain | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: . i m 21...i m always felt abt my body shape...eventhough i m 21 my height s more than 5'8...but ... A: Hey Murali, To gain weight with muscle mass you will need to up your food intake. you will need to ... | |
| before | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: .how are you..? well from next month onwards i plan to go kickboxing... but enter into ... A: Hey Murali, entering in kickboxing you will need to get flexibility if you dont already have it and ... | |
| what should do..? | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Heath....how do u do... i hav some question..i ll ask one by one... i m murali 20 old... question ... A: I see that we are going to become very good friends in such a short time..lol stretches that you ... | |
| what should do..? | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: Heath....how do u do... i hav some question..i ll ask one by one... i m murali 20 old... question ... A: Kickboxing is done by weight classes so weight doesn't matter that much cause you will be fighting ... | |
| Diet and Supplement Nutrition | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: Although a beginner in supplemanets I'm 45 years old (male) and have been training Mixed Martial ... A: This is a question for your family doctor. Since im not there and dont know your current health ... | |
| Sanda or Kickboxing Rules | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I just had a Sanda fight and it was unanimous that I was winning, however, I vomited in the second ... A: Hey Adam, Sorry to hear that you got sick in the middle of the fight. Any time you start a bout and ... | |
| kickboxing for loosin weight | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: i have a pear shaped body and have recently put lots of weight on my bottom and thighs i was ... A: Kickboxing is good cardio workout if done properly. As long as you stretch about 10-15 min prior and ... | |
| Krav Maga | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I have been training krav maga in Italy for these last four months and I'm enjoying it. I would like ... A: To answer your firstthere are no online program to my knowledge. but you can start with the basic ... | |
| want your views on my problem | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a great interest in bodybuilding i want to gain proper size and then want to maintain it, i ... A: theres a place for weightlifting and kickboxing if done properly. i started at 175lbs and i lifted ... | |
| kickboxing | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a match coming up on next month April 3. Last tues, I was put through sparring 3 rounds, 2 ... A: Taking a fight on short notice is never a smart thing to do. Thats why fighters must stay in shape ... | |
| hip replacment | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: i am 27 years old when i was 13 i was told i need it to have a hip replacement due to arthritis. but ... A: Any time you have major surgery done doesn't mean you have to quit your favorite activity. but ... | |
| Training Programme | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey there, I'm 17 and from Wales. I've been doing kickboxing for 3 months and love it. Amazing ... A: Best way for cardio is to run 3-5 miles a day, jumprope for 30-45 min before your workouts. and get ... | |
| boxing routine | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could hepl me with a rutine. I know how to throw the basic boxing punches. I ... A: Boxing routine: 15 min stretches 3X3 minute rounds Shadow boxing (30 second ... | |
| kickboxing | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: ive been training as a kickboxer for about 7 years now.i want to open my own kickboxing club which ... A: There are no particular rules. you might want to check local authorities of what laws they go by for ... | |
| Training | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I am a beginner and I need to get in shape before I start learning the sparring techniques. What ... A: Hey Gina, You will wanna make sure your cardio is good, so start jump roping or running 5 miles ... | |
| Black belt training | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been doing MMA for a while now but the main focus is on Kickboxing. My black belt grading is ... A: It's hard for me to put you on a training regime when #1 i don't know you and your level of fitness. ... | |
| KickBoxing Training | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Pleas I would like to ask if there is any team of kickboxing in seatle I can training with them. A: Yes,there are some good kickboxing gyms in Seattle. Here are a few: Maurice Smith's Kickboxing ... | |
| i need help with my little brother | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: hows it going ? i need help putting my 8 year old brother in something that can protect him on the ... A: Muay thai is really a good self defense its really easy to learn and to apply. in training kicking ... | |
| Prior training? | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm 14 now and wanted to start a sport that would keep me healthy and active. I've been putting it ... A: You can learn kickboxing with no other experience. as far as your conditioning you may wanna start ... | |
| Hardening Knuckles and Shins | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been wanting to get my knuckles and shins tougher to have more lethal strikes..haha (put ... A: Sorry for taking so long to answer your question but somehow your question got lost in the shuffle, ... | |
| training | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a class to take that is self-defense, but yet challenging and a great workout so I ... A: Kickboxing/ Muay thai class is awesome as a self defense since it is easy to learn and can be ... | |
| kickboxing | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm from South Africa, and would like to know why you bow down to each other prior of starting a ... A: Bowing is a sign of respect. You bow when you enter a dojo to show respect to the place of ... | |
| Tae Kwon Do/Amerinational Management Services | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I am inquiring on a past posting, see below: Followup To Question - I am not happy with my ... A: ok, when it comes to contracts, the first thing is first 1)Is your social security number on your ... | |
| Keeping my speed. | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have started a lot of weight training in the past year along with my martial arts. I train in Jun ... A: Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner but i just found your question in my spam folder. crazy ... | |
| kicking... | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Hey man..thanks for taking the time to read this question..I will try to make it simple. Heres the ... A: In Thai boxing we land with the shin if we kick to the leg ,body or head. If you land a kick with ... | |
| nutrition in the military | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: sir i am currently enlisted in the marine Corps i was into kick boxing before i came in, in '06, now ... A: what kind of schedule are you talking about? When i train in muay thai i train 6 days a week.every ... | |
| nutrition in the military | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: sir i am currently enlisted in the marine Corps i was into kick boxing before i came in, in '06, now ... A: I was in the military so i understand the crazy schedule you are forced to keep.And know it is very ... | |
| Workouts | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I use to boxing about 2-3 years ago and i wanna get in kickboxing. What should i do for some work ... A: To get started you should run or jumprope for cardio. Do heavybag work, speed bag work , double end ... | |
| I wear adult Small and Medium glove... | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I wear adult Small and Medium glove when i fight and I dont know why! The gloves feel better when ... A: When you fight in a sanctioned kickboxing fight the promoter is responsible to have gloves for each ... | |
| at home training? | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: so i was wondering what would be a great training schedule for when i am at home and bored? I am ... A: When your at home and bored you can #1. Shadow Box - Practicing your offense and defense techniques ... | |
| kickboxing | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: im doing karate for 5years i went to my first kickboxing lesson and iwas impressed with what i saw ... A: Having a karate background will give you an edge in class but depending on what style of kickboxing ... | |
| Age | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: Hows it going Heath. I was just wondering what age is it too late to start Muay Thai? I'm currently ... A: It's not about age its about do you want to fight? if you have the will,dedication and the heart of ... | |
| Drills? | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: Are there any drills or exercises I can do to help improve? ANSWER: Hello David, Thank you for ... A: Having Power in your punches is something either you have or you don't. you can increase power 2%-5% ... | |
| Drills? | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: Are there any drills or exercises I can do to help improve? A: Depending on what kind of equipment you have or have access to will allow me to better understand ... | |
| Where should i begin? | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: Okay, I‘m just starting to really get into Muay Thai, and ive got the roundhouse kick and some ... A: I'm saddened to say that there is not much for muay thai schools in your area. but however i did ... | |
| How to lose belly fat with kbx. | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I started kickboxing a month ago. Heres basically the drill, I have been going to a gym for a ... A: you really don't wanna get too massive to compete in kickboxing. Alot of mass slows you down. You ... | |
| qualities | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: What should be the qualities of a good boxer, kickboxer, or Muay Thai fighter? thanks A: Qualities of a good fighter are Perseverance, discipline, hard worker,a will to win,a positive ... | |
Heath
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Expertise
I can answer all questions regarding Boxing/Kickboxing Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts so people can change up their workout rountines in the gym so they wont become bored. I can do Program Design for all fitness levels for children,adults, and special populations. I can answer all questions regarding training for fights,how to find fights, rules and regulations for fights,how to find local gyms to train at,upcoming events throughout the United States , how to pick a good trainer,nutrition, plyometrics,and road work. I continueously go to workshops for the latest training techniques for fitness and competitive fighting to always be on top of my game. It is very rare not to know an answer to a question in my field but if it does happen, i will most likely know where to find the answer... Where there is a will, There's a way!!
Experience
I have been a Fighter/ Personal Trainer for 15 years. I have worked with clients from children(5 years old and up),adults, to amateur and professional athletes. I've trained fighters and also worked with the average person to obtain their personal fitness goals. Such as weight loss/ weight gain, tone up, self esteem,self defense,rape prevention programs,afterschool kids' programs and teaching a way to live a healthy lifestyle.
Education/Credentials
3X Professional Muay Thai Champion
4X Amateur Muay Thai Champion
Professional Boxer
Sparring Partner for Professional Fighters: Bernard Hopkins, Paul Vaden, Ken Shamrock, Jesus Salud.
NASM- Certified Personal Trainer
AAAI Pre/Post Natal Certified
ISCA Boxing/Kickboxing Certified
4th degree black belt Tae Kwon Do
6th Degree Black belt Shaolin Kempo
Awards and Honors
1997 IKF Amateur Fighter of the year Award
1997 Best Knockout Award
Past/Present Clients
Trainer of UFC Legend Ken Shamrock and the Lions' Den Fight Team,
Ex-San Diego Charger Guard Tonu Finoti,
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