The Indian state of Tripura is one of the many places around the world where muay thai has become a popular sport. Due in part to many of the young men there who began to take interest in the sport, the state has achieved recognition. One such man is due some thanks for the accolades.

Chandrakanta Debbarma, brought the state many medals including the gold at the National Championship held in Mussoorie in 2015, at Gujarat in 2016, the silver medal in Meghalaya in 2017 and the gold at the North East Youth Festival held in Sikkim in 2019, among others.

When talking about his journey recently, it was mentioned that Chandrakanta’s stamina is “a thing of legends” and it is rumored that he runs about 19 miles per day.

While stamina isn’t the only reasoning for his wins, having endurance is a key factor in many fighters’ success. According to Chandrakanta, “the more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in the ring.”

Carlsbad Kickboxing Club supports that motto with monthly endurance runs and according to CKC’s own Patty Graham, CPT, stamina and endurance are crucial for a fighter’s success in the ring.

According to Graham, who coaches the power boxing classes at CKC and specializes in resistance training and body recomposition, having stamina and endurance allows a fighter to utilize their skills and have the energy to carry through an entire fight.

“Having better endurance allows a fighter to throw, punch, kick and also dodge the opponents moves,” she says. “It’s also a feel good as stamina aids in mental acuity, which is a huge factor in being a great fighter.”

We also asked Graham for some tips to improve this important component of training.

“It is key to include cardio as well as resistance training,” she says. “Running is a standard. To switch up training, I like to include sprints and tempo runs. Circuit style and HIIT training are great for resistance training for fighters to challenge stamina.”

She adds that fighting requires fast twitch muscle recruitment.

“Resistance training with explosive, power movements will help foster the recruitment and encourage better movement in the ring.”

If you would like more information on improving your stamina and endurance, training with Ms. Patty Graham, or improving your fighting game in general, contact Carlsbad Kickboxing Club.