Author: Marie Chen

Marie is a Head Editor at Medical Channel Asia, as well as a licensed pharmacist by training with the Singapore Pharmacy Council. She also holds Personal Training and Sports Nutrition Certifications under the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). When not at work, she's probably working out or brushing up on the latest news and information in the realm of medical/healthcare.

Aung La N Sang: Inside the mind of a MMA fighter, with sports psychologist Edgar Tham

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Often people place all the emphasis on the physical capabilities of an athlete, when in fact, the mental skills they possess had a hand in their success as well.  Aung La N Sang “The Burmese Python”, Former 2-division MMA World Champion, agrees fully. He shares his own experience on how mental skills have been relevant to him through his career, from getting into the correct mental space before his professional fights, to dealing with losses and disappointment.  Edgar Tham from SportPsych Consulting, Singapore, chimes in with his experience. As a Sports and Performance Psychologist, he works closely with professional athletes…

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