Check out Phuket Vibe to listen to our new MMA Vibes radio show. We are going to do this show once a month to talk all things MMA around the world with an emphasis on the MMA scene in South East Asia. Make sure to listen in and you can send any feedback or questions to mike@combat360x.com!!
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Combat 360X in Khao Lak, Thailand is proud to welcome Khru On to our Muay Thai instructor team!!18/12/2014 We are very happy to announce Khru On as a valuable addition to our Muay Thai instructor team here at Combat 360X. Khru On is a Muay Thai veteran with over 100 professional fights and a former Lumpinee Stadium #1 Contender at 51KG. He has also held WBA, WBU and PABA world boxing titles with a professional record of 52 Wins 2 defeats and 1 draw. Khru On will run our boxing program here at the gym as well as working on Muay Thai. So High season is upon us here and we are getting busier everyday. There is a new accommodation block being built at the back of the facility that should be ready in a few months. Rafael and Mike are both pumped up after a sting of competitions through the green season and now are both excited to be back teaching full time. We are also getting ready to announce our new head Muay Thai instructor over the next couple of weeks. The gear store and supplement shop are fully stocked and now we look forward to welcoming our many guests over the next few months!!
Protein Shakes for MMA, BJJ, Fitness and Weight Loss, Should I Take them and if so When and Why?12/11/2014 Probably the most common question we get asked about at the gym is “Do I need to take protein powder?” . If you’re an MMA Fighter, Jiu Jitsu practitioner, bodybuilder or just trying to lose weight / stay fit the real answer is you do need protein but not necessarily in a powdered form.
We sell protein powders and I take them regularly but all we are really talking about here is a source of powdered food that is easy and quick to consume, it is not a drug or anything particularly special in that sense... If you have got the time to prepare lots of meals with poultry, fish, soy and or dairy then you can probably get all the protein you need without ever buying a protein powder. Why do we need protein? Protein is made up of amino acids and amino acids are the building blocks of our muscles. If I want to grow muscle, repair muscle or maintain muscle I need to make sure my body has a steady supply of protein/amino acids to work with. All proteins however are not created equal and each one has a different rate of absorption in the body and a differing percentage of how much of the absorbed protein can be utilized. Protein efficacy is measured by Biological Value and Whey protein Isolate tends to sit at the top of that scale on the other hand flour, wheat’s, and curd tend to sit around the bottom. When It comes to buying protein powder these days you will likely be presented with a plethora of choices.. Slow digesting time release proteins are the current trend and tend to contain a blend of fast digesting and slow digesting proteins which in theory give the body a constant supply of protein for many hours.. If you aren’t able to get to food regularly through the day or if you want a shake before bed this might be a good choice. In my opinion though its easier to have a whey protein isolate around and just mix it with milk if I want to make it into a slower digesting protein. Whey protein isolate is utilized by the body very well although recent studies have shown that the body will not use more than around 20g of it in one serving. This make its ideal for consumption around workouts to make sure that your body has an immediate influx of protein to work with after you have just broken down some muscle tissue. If you want the best absorption rate then you should mix the powder with water. Again though if you want to transform this into a slow digesting protein just mix it with some milk. Milk protein is around 80% casein and casein is one of the slowest digesting forms of protein hence why blending it with whey will allow for a slower utilization overall. You could also just buy a tub of pure casein powder if you prefer. In the world of protein powders there is an almost infinite selection. Ive only covered a couple of the more popular options here but if you are vegetarian or don’t like dairy etc.. then there are still plenty of options out there for you. Go into your local gym and ask, bodybuilders tend to be walking encyclopedias about protein. Make sure you use the internet too and find reviews of different protein powders. Just make sure you do your homework and don’t just buy the first thing you see because the guy behind the counter says it’s the best thing out there. Protein powders are not the cheapest thing in the world but for most people who are involved in regular exercise they become a regular and necessary part of life. I hope this helps some of you out there to work your way through the minefield that is protein purchasing!! Just as a quick added extra .. A lot of people say to me "oh im not trying to get big and muscly so I dont need that".. Ive never met anyone who got big and muscly from just drinking protein shakes. Bodybuilders set out with the intention of being huge and you will not reach that point without actually setting out to do so. What is important is making sure that you consume enough protein to minimize the amount of muscle tissue that your body eats to feed itself after a hard training session!! Combat 360X MMA Gym in Khao Lak launches short training and sightseeing breaks from Phuket!!26/10/2014 Phuket is a beautiful and high quality training destination but sometimes after you've been training in the same place for a while you just need a few days away to clear your head in a tranquil and beautiful environment. With that in mind Combat 360X has started offering a combined training and sightseeing trip from Phuket so that you can come up on a Saturday, train in the afternoon and then spend Sunday snorkeling or trekking in the jungle before heading back down to Phuket refreshed and ready for another weeks hard training!! If that something that might interest you click this link and drop us a message!! Hope to see you here soon for some MMA, Grappling, Muay Thai, Fitness and Yoga training!!
Both Rafael and Mike have been very busy this last month or so traveling around Asia and Europe to compete in BJJ, Grappling and Muay Thai. Mike brought Combat 360X Khao Lak, Thailand a Bronze and a Silver medal from the ADCC regional championships in Manila and then brought home the Gold from the Singapore Grappling Challenge at he beginning of October. Then at the same time Rafael has been away competing on the international Muay Thai circuit in China before doing some MMA seminars in Switzerland. Now its all go here for the high season as we expand our Muay Thai, Weight Loss and Yoga programs here in Khao Lak, Thailand as well as adding some shared dorm style accommodation to our facility to make it easier for our guests to stay with us!! Loads of improvements going on as well as a few upcoming competition... Watch this space for more info!! From August the 27th until the 3rd of September 2014 Combat 360X MMA Gym in Khao Lak will be playing host to a variety of top Grapplers and MMA fighters from around the globe. Gods of Grappling Khao Lak getaways has been created to give top level athletes a chance to take a break from the hustle and bustle of areas like Phuket and just come to spend a few days relaxing and training with some if the best trainers in the area. For more information please click here!!!
Combat 360X in Khao Lak, Thailand is looking for a handful of fighters to come and join our professional MMA and Muay Thai team. We have plenty of fights available to keep you busy as well as world class training. If you are thinking of spending a few months in Thailand or are already here and would like to train in the quiet seaside setting of Khao Lak please email your bio and any questions to mike@combat360x.com to discuss the opportunity further!! Working together we will help you to achieve your goals and develop your game!! The opening night seminar and after party was a great success and Combat 360X is now officially open!! I want to say a really big thank you to Brian Ebersole for a fantastic seminar , DJ Garry Holden for spinning some awesome tunes through the night, JW Marriott in Khao Lak for looking after our guests and to Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket for their support!! This is just the first of many events we intend to hold here at the new gym in Khao Lak so make sure you watch this space for all news!! Big thanks to everyone that came and to made last night such a great night. We look forward to seeing and training with you all again soon!! Rafael Lopes Pinto is from Sao Paulo, Brazil. At 30 years of age he is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt and 4 x Vale Tudo Champion currently living and training out of Phuket, Thailand since 2010. He has experience coaching and fighting in Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Oman, Iran, Switzerland and France. With over 40 Muay Thai fights for 35 wins and 5 losses to skilled Thai opponents, Rafael has been awarded "Fight of the Night" 10 times in a row and becoming Southern Thailand Champion. Representing Brazilian Top Team and head of MMA/BJJ program at Combat360X, Khao Lak, Thailand, Rafael is passionate about his coaching and strives to develop his students Jiu Jitsu skills to their potential. |
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