With MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) being more popular in Britain, fighters look for top coaches and trainers. Herculean Sport takes a look at Extreme Strength & Conditioning and coach Barrie Edwards, one man who has got the experience to take committed fighters to the next level.
Based at the Wolfslair MMA Academy in Widnes, Barrie Edwards puts some of the UK’s top fighters through specialized training as they focus on preparation for competing in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Fighters currently based from the Wolfsair MMA Academy include Rampage Jackson, Tom Blackledge and Kurt Warburton.
When Herculean Sport organised the Easter Wrestling Camp for MMA earlier this year through the “HERCULEAN WRESTLING” Project, Barry Edwards was our first and only choice when it came to deciding who to bring in for the conditioning session, due to his experience and growing reputation.
The Coaching Team for the two day wrestling camp included elite wrestlers Myroslav Dykun and Mohammad Ali (MohammadAli Haghighatdoust). Barrie Edwards instructed the conditioning session on the second day of the camp.
Camp Organiser Yousef Alikhasi from Herculean Sport said “When I first visited Barrie at his original gym in Bolton, I already knew that he would probably be able to deliver a decent session, but I must say that afterwards I was impressed by his performance as a coach. He showed that he has a good technical knowledge and also professional in how he implemented the session. He provided a session that complimented and enhanced our overall programme and objectives to provide fighters in this country with Britain’s Premier Wrestling Camp for MMA, he did a really good job actually!”
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