Charles Teixeira

Getting ready for a fight with a minimum of roadwork. I got four months to prepare for a fight and I have problems with my feet. They kill me if I run more than 2miles a day. Any ideas on alternative exercises that will give me enough stamina in the ring.

You should talk to your instructor and ask him to expand your repetoire. If u have a traditional Muy Thai master he's probably fought some bare knuckle and no holds barred in thailand. My master is an 8th generation guy and grappling is definitely a part of traditional muy thai. Mainly on getting the opponent on the ground with a knee for good measure, also avoiding getting taken down by positioning the feet. If you don't have the basics down yet he'll probably put back on that path.

If you are studying Muy Thai you should study everything!!!! The differences I've seen between traditional teachers (usually from Thailand) and Western teachers are extreme. The traditional teachers insist on respect first and foremost. Respect for the culture, the technique, the gym and the master. The western teachers usually only care that you pay them on time. If you are going to dedicate so much time to an art form you should really know what the heck you're learning and why.