5 Mistakes Coaches Make When Training Fighters

By Mike PerryCoaching, MMA, Strength

It’s been awhile since I’ve written. Life has gotten (even more) crazy, but it’s no excuse. I’ve been spending a ton of time writing training programs, looking back at old training programs and researching new ways to improve the performance of my athletes. Today I’m going to share with you what I believe are the biggest … Read More

MMA Strength and Conditioning Gear

By Mike PerryCoaching, MMA 1 Comment

Over the last few years, I’ve experimented with hundreds of drills, tried various types of equipment and spent hours researching the best ways to condition my fighters. When I look back through my programming, I see a pattern. There are a handful of tools that I always use with my fighters. There’s a ton of … Read More

The Role of an MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach

By Mike PerryCoaching, MMA, Strength

Lets imagine this scenario for a minute. Two fighters are in the cage ready for battle. They have equal skill, reach and training background. Fighter #1 doesn’t strength train much, isn’t very strong and doesn’t do any extra conditioning besides sparring. Fighter #2 can deadlift more than 2x bodyweight, he can perform strict pull-ups with 50+ … Read More

Don’t be an A$$

By Mike PerryCoaching, MMA

I have been away in beautiful North Conway, NH teaching a StrongFirst Kettlebell User Course so today I’m reposting a slightly edited post from the Skill of Strength blog…it’s worth mentioning again! Thats me, no really 😉 I have been lifting weights since I was 14. I have been a strength coach for almost 10 … Read More