MMA/ Muay thai instructors....who never fought...

[chrissyp]

Lol I never said I didn't respect these guys, nor did the level of fights matter... I guess i'm kinda thinking almost like "practice what you preach" idea... These are combat sports, how can you teach someone combat, if you never experienced it?

I guess most of is, yeah there are great trainers who have never fought, but how do you tell a younger fighter what to expect, when you never done it yourself?

[Dobbersky]

Arjan like Master Toddy, Master Sken & Master A expect a lot from their instructors. I can virtually guarantee that Master Toddy would NOT have given him Instructor Status using his name if he wasn't any good.

Fighting is fighting whether it's in the ring or in the gym (outside is different).

[Kusotare]

Many years ago, I fought for my National squad – with varying degrees of success (I wouldn’t say I set the world on fire though).

Today I have some top class guys and girls train at our dojo which, if I’m being honest could wipe the floor with me if they tried.

But I don’t think that really matters, because I am 45 and they are in their early twenties and on top of their game. What I do is to guide them as best I can – to get the best out of them.

I’m also there to prepare them for life after Shiai! The competition window is so brief after all - compared to the larger picture and benefits of training martial arts.

K.