Combat sports and martial arts demand a unique combination of power, endurance, speed, and mental focus. Whether you're training for fitness or competition, proper nutrition helps you perform at your best and recover from intense sessions.
Key Principles for Combat Sports
Before training: Light meal 2-3 hours before to avoid discomfort during grappling or sparring. Carbs for energy, moderate protein. After training: Protein is crucial for muscle repair from the physical demands. Rehydrate well - combat sports cause significant fluid loss. For competition: Weight management requires careful planning - don't crash diet.
All Combat Sports Guides
What to Eat Before Boxing
Power and endurance combined
What to Eat After Boxing
Recover from rounds of intensity
What to Eat Before Kickboxing
Fuel for strikes and combinations
What to Eat After Kickboxing
Recovery from full-body combat
What to Eat Before MMA
Fuel for mixed martial arts
What to Eat After MMA
Recovery from multi-discipline training
What to Eat Before Muay Thai
Fuel for the art of eight limbs
What to Eat After Muay Thai
Recovery from intense striking
What to Eat Before BJJ
Fuel for grappling and rolls
What to Eat After BJJ
Recovery from mat sessions
What to Eat Before Wrestling
Fuel for grappling competition
What to Eat After Wrestling
Recovery from intense grappling
What to Eat Before Karate
Fuel for kata and kumite
What to Eat After Karate
Recovery for martial artists
What to Eat Before Martial Arts
General martial arts nutrition
What to Eat After Martial Arts
Recovery for all disciplines
