combat training
FIGHT CLUB
Boxing and martial arts provide a fantastic, full-body workout – and now their appeal is starting to extend to new audiences. Kate Cracknell asks the experts for their thoughts on why this is happening, and how to take these disciplines even more mainstream
MATI PARKS, DIRECTOR/HEAD COACH, STARS GYM O
ne of the ideas behind Stars was to make combat sports accessible to those who would
normally be too intimidated to walk into a combat training facility. For many years, I trained clients
from all walks of life who had no interest in fi ghting and who would never dream of stepping into a boxing club. However, they wanted to train and reap the physical and psychological benefi ts of combat training – disciplines such as boxing, Thai boxing, mixed martial arts, BJJ and judo are channels for clients to relieve the stress of day-to-day life while losing weight and keeping fi t. It’s also about having fun: combat
Boxing training can relieve workday stress 44
sports are continually evolving and are never boring. Each of our trainers has a different take on them, mixing
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different styles and training techniques. Our gym is
formulated on a belief that anyone can achieve anything if they put their mind and body to it. Fighters and intermediates interact with novices and share their knowledge and experience, and we focus on turning the weaknesses of every individual into strengths. Members of all ages and fi tness levels can therefore happily engage in our classes without worrying what the person next to them is thinking – a common concern for beginners. Our instructors always ensure that, whether you’re beginner or pro, you leave at the end of a hard session with a smile on your face.
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