(Editor's note: This is a guest column from striking coach Dr. Paul "Paulie Gloves" Gavoni and Dr. Alex Edmonds, a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology)
The concept of SMART camp, rooted in the behavioral and psychological sciences, provides simple tools and strategies for assessing, planning, and implementing "fighter-centric" camps to optimize performance specific to each fight.
Fight Planning
Preparing for a fight can be a daunting task. NMA pioneer and UFC veteran Din Thomas recommends each fight be approached as a riddle to be solved.