check out the new walkout gear that we have designed for our fight team! We are always reinvesting in our students and our Academy. For future amateur fights, we have created a cape for the fighters to wear during warm-up walk-ins! The Cape can be worn by both youth and adult competitors. We also have matching vests for the corners to wear. nothing but the best for our team. War ATT!!! ....
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Stop speaking the language of weakness. Overdosing on qualifiers, inserting needless filler phrases, and giving wimpy opinions will destroy y our authority. Add muscle to your word with these tips: Cut the constant "I". Starting with "I" undermines your power because you imply that whatever faults you describe are your problems, not theirs. For example, " have a problem with the tech support manager, who doesn't organize time well" sounds as if you're talking about you. Saying, "The tech support manager doesn't organize time well" keeps the focus where it needs to be. Talk Tough. Always say what you mean and don't habitually hedge your comments. For example, if the CEO asks you ....
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WBC Muay Thai Youth World Games. Calgary, Alberta Canada Winsport arena August 12th- 14th 2022 The first WBC Muay Thai youth world games were a massive success! Over 180 youth athletes ages 10-17 from 20 countries traveled to Canada to battle it out in the Muay Thai ring for the coveted bronze, silver, and Gold medals. Team USA selected athletes through various processes that include tournament wins, established fight records, and outstanding reputations of some athletes in national and international competitions. 26 American athletes were chosen to wear the Stars and Stripes from all over the United States. American Top Team -Tracy’s own Mayleen Mercado 11 ....
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Saturday, July 16, Santa Cruz California. SIx American top team Tracy fighters went five and one at the recent international kickboxing Federation event held in Santa Cruz California. The event was a huge success with over 280 athletes competing on four rings. congratulations to Mayleen, Cade, Brandon, Mason, Cooper and Josh for a job well done! Everyone performed with beautiful technique and composure as well as great sportsmanship. ATT Nation!!!! ....
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Improving Your Muay Thai Technique: What Not To Do When Clinching As you may already know, Muay Thai is one of the most intense combat sports in the world. Here, almost every strike is legal. In Muay Thai, you have to learn different techniques in order for you to become efficient in the ring and win more matches. Even if you are not a professional Muay Thai fighter, you need to remember that there are certain things that you shouldn’t do when you get caught in a clinch. These things are basically the common mistakes that Muay Thai fighters do and in most cases, they pay dearly for the mistakes they make. By following these tips, you will be able to keep yourself out of ....
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Your Ego “ Everyone has an ego. One of the lessons to be learned is how to control your ego so it doesn’t bring you trouble. Many people have the idea that those involved in martial arts have a large ego. If you work hard and become better and better in the martial arts, your ego can get out of control. There are many examples of people who begin thinking they are better than others because of their training and skill in the martial arts. How does your ego get out of control in the martial arts? Consider this, in many sports the team is everything. If the team succeeds, everyone on it succeeds. You work hard for the team, the team works hard for you. But in the martial ....
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Congratulations to American top team Tracy’s Own Mayleen Mercado for making the US national Muay Thai team! In May we sent her to complete and be evaluated by the selection committee at the first WBC (World Boxing Council) Muay Thai youth experience. She went 3-0 in her matches, securing a spot to be evaluated. Mayleen was chosen to represent team USA Youth Muay Thai and will be fighting at under 70lbs, 31.75kg Mayleen will be fighting in Alberta Canada in mid August. She will be representing United States and our Academy versus youth teams from over 20 countries. This is a huge honor for both Mayleen and all of us at American top team Tracy. let’s go team ....
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The Psychology behind Losing Your Motivation Losing interest in your Martial Arts training will happen to every Student at some point. There are various reasons why this can happen. However, changing your perspective a little can be all it takes to rekindle your love of Martial Arts and keep you training. Losing your Martial Arts mojo has happened to most students at some point. Perhaps you’ve been training hard for months. You’re fit and you’re in great shape. But suddenly training becomes more of a task than a fun time. How come, when you feeling at the top of your game, your feelings can suddenly change? Sometimes the novelty of the sport wears off. ....
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Loyalty is generally one of the most important character traits that we must all have. In all aspects of our lives, whether personal or business, loyalty is such a priceless commodity. Be it in romantic relationships, lasting friendships, or solid partnerships, loyalty must always be a top priority. In martial arts, loyalty can be exhibited in a variety of different ways. Staying loyal to your martial arts gym and to your instructors can have lasting effects on your path as a martial artist. It also allows you to develop at a steady and consistent pace throughout your martial arts journey. The concept of loyalty and its importance is something that kids pick up early on when training ....
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American Top Team-Tracy has received a new “Mongkol” from Master Toddy in 🇹🇭 Thailand. The Mongkol is a traditional cerimonial head band that is worn by Muay Thai fighters as they enter the ring. It reoresents your gym, teacher and teammates. Authentic Muay Thai gyms have one that the fighters get to wear as a honor before their fights. The Mongkol is taken down from a high place in gym where it hangs, as it is never suposed to be just laying around someplace. The mongkol is blessed by a priest or a Ajarn (master) and always treated with respect and dignity. Just before the fight begins, the coach or someone of high esteem will take the Mongkol off of the fighters head ....
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The best people to teach you, work at Top Team Traditions!
American Top Team has amazing instructors/staff and they are very professional. I love the flexibility in the classes they offer. Instructors know each and every kid by name. I like the balanced approach of teaching where there is a right amount of strictness and some humor to keep the environment fun and keep the kids motivated. I actually feel like there is learning going on, and my kids are benefiting from it.
