The Journal
Notes from the corner.
Conditioning, mindset and straight answers — from thirteen fight camps to everyday training in Surrey.
July 22, 2026 Fighter Conditioning in Surrey, BC: A Beginner's Guide for People Who Will Never Fight
Fighter conditioning in Surrey BC for regular people: no sparring, no getting hit. What a first session looks like and how beginners start from zero.
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July 22, 2026 Train Like a Fighter: What 13 Fight Camps Taught Me About Conditioning
MMA conditioning for beginners, from a BFL amateur welterweight champion in Surrey BC. Five principles from 13 fight camps you can start using this week.
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July 22, 2026 Heavy Bag Workout for Beginners: 3 Rounds That Actually Work
A beginner heavy bag workout from a Surrey BC trainer and MMA coach: three simple 3-minute rounds, honest calorie talk, and the form rules that matter most.
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July 22, 2026 Boxing for Stress Relief: Why Hard Training Clears Your Head
Boxing for stress relief, explained by a Surrey BC MMA coach: why hitting a bag clears your head, plus a simple 10-minute after-work protocol for beginners.
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July 22, 2026 Shadowboxing Workout at Home: 15 Minutes, No Equipment
A 15-minute shadowboxing workout at home with no equipment, laid out round by round by a Surrey BC MMA coach. Footwork, punches, and week-to-week progression.
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