The Joe Rogan Experience JRE MMA Show #19 with Vinny Shoreman & Liam Harrison
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Mar 22, 2018 
Liam Harrison, an eight-time world Muay Thai champion known for his fierce fighting style, teams up with Vinny Shoreman, a mind coach and commentator skilled in NLP and hypnosis. They discuss the allure of Muay Thai and the unique rituals involved. Vinny shares mental preparation techniques, while Liam emphasizes training differences between Thailand and England. They also delve into the impact of mindset tools and body mechanics on performance, and reflect on Muay Thai's growing global presence, especially in Europe.
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Changing-Room States Decide Fights
- Mental states in the locker room can make or break performance; a small negative thought can snowball into defeat.
- Coaches and mental routines must neutralize pre-fight anxiety before it undermines skill.
Thai Training's Volume Builds Clinch Dominance
- Thai training emphasizes volume: morning runs and long, intense afternoon sessions of pads, sparring and clinch for hours.
- That daily volume builds toughness and clinch skill Western gyms often lack.
Train Explosiveness Not Long Runs
- Prioritize explosive sprint and plyometric work over long slow distance when preparing for 3-minute rounds.
- Add strength and conditioning to traditional Thai routines to close modern performance gaps.