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Rannoch - August 27, 2010

I have written before about the importance of relevant conditioning in combat sport. About the benefits of congruent training and developing sustainable protocols.

Well, for the strength and conditioing coach, progressive trainer or commited fighter, there is a resource that will tick all of the above boxes and provide you with enough information to keep you progressing indefinitely.

Juan Carlos Santana’s reputation is solid. You don’t have to look far to find a wealth of infromation (Google is your friend) on who he has worked with and the fighters he has coached. So, we have the story…here are the facts.

I want to tell you about the MMA Strength and Conditioning Certification just passed, here at Combat Ready in Edinburgh… READ MORE …

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