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Why Fighters of Different Heights and Weights Need Different Training
Boxing has shared fundamentals: balance, distance, defence, timing and good decision-making. But fighters don’t all have the same build, reach, speed or strengths. A tall, long-armed boxer and a shorter, stockier boxer can learn the same techniques, but they may need different ways to apply them. Training should help each fighter make the most of their natural attributes while preparing them for the tactics opponents are likely to use. The goal isn’t to fit everyone into one

Mike Rambo
Oct 63 min read


Preparing for HYROX: Why Variable Intensity Training, Boxing & Muay Thai Work So Well Together
Conditioning class at Combat 360X HYROX demands more than simply being a good runner or being strong. Throughout a HYROX race, you repeatedly move between running and demanding functional exercises. Your heart rate rises, your muscles fatigue, and then you have to settle yourself and continue performing. That ability to change intensity, recover while moving and keep working efficiently when tired is exactly why we believe the training environment at Combat 360X can be so use

Mike Rambo
Sep 234 min read


How to Prepare for a Training Camp: Arrive Ready to Train
Muay Thai training Booking a Muay Thai, boxing or MMA training camp is exciting, but one of the biggest questions we get is: “How fit should I be before I arrive?” The simple answer is that you don’t need to be an elite athlete. You don’t even need to be particularly experienced. But the fitter you are when you arrive, the easier it will be to get into the swing of training — and the more you’ll be able to get out of your time at camp. Don’t Come to Camp to Get Fit Enough to

Mike Rambo
Sep 184 min read


Being described as an Older Fighter
Mike "Rambo" Saint Claire walkout before fight in September 2026 There is a strange feeling that comes with being an experienced fighter in the latter part of your career. The motivation is still there. I still enjoy training, testing myself and stepping into the ring. Fighting remains something I genuinely want to do—and I have no intention of ever announcing a formal retirement. If I feel like fighting when I’m 90, perhaps I will. I don’t want to draw a line under somethin

Mike Rambo
Sep 114 min read


Is Your HIIT Workout Actually HIIT?
Variable Intensity Interval Class at Combat 360X La Paz, Mexico Why Variable-Intensity Training Deserves Its Own Name HIIT has become one of the most overused terms in the fitness industry. Scroll through the websites or social media of almost any gym, fitness retreat or training camp and you'll see the same promise: High-Intensity Interval Training. The problem? A lot of what is being advertised as HIIT isn't really HIIT at all. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that

Mike Rambo
Aug 244 min read


Boxing Camps in Mexico: Why Training in a Small Group Can Be Better
If you are looking at boxing camps in Mexico, it is easy to compare them by location, facilities, number of classes or price. But one of the most important factors is often overlooked: How much individual coaching are you actually going to receive? There is nothing inherently wrong with training in a large group. Large boxing gyms can have great atmosphere, plenty of training partners and excellent coaches. But when 20, 30 or more people are taking part in the same session, t

Mike Rambo
Aug 135 min read
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