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Mark Ginther

Hawally, Kuwait
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linkedin.com/in/markginther
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prometheus_nt@hotmail.com
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+96599657325
I am a Fight Coach, Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Author with over 20 years professional experience.
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Work Experience

West Coast Fight Team

Striking Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2019

Taught classes, seminars and workshops at one of the states top mixed martial arts gyms. Coached and cornered fighters. Taught 1:1 lessons to gym's co-owner.

  • Raised level the level of striking in a gym known for its grappling.
  • Modernized strength & conditioning protocols.
  • Designed classes with a creaative approach to learning fundamentals.

The Hook Boxing Gym

Boxing Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

Brought into Kuwait's newly-opened and first ever boxing gym. Designed various classes, both technical, tactical and conditioning, as well as shaping and defining the gym's character.

  • Created and systemized new classes, clearly denlineating skill levels, and training targets.
  • Brought structure and order to a haphazard class schedule.
  • Introduced sparring sessions, which greatly increased popularity of gym..

Bangkok Fight Lab

Head Striking Coach
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Jan 2014 - May 2015

Taught both boxing and kickboxing classes and 1:1 sessions in Bangkok's premier Mixed Martial Arts gym. Coached and cornered fighters at numerous events.

  • In the year I was with Bangkok Fight Lab seven of my boxers competed in a total of 13 fights, with 11 wins, 0 losses, and 2 draws.
  • More than doubled the size of the Western boxing classes.
  • Created new K-1 rules kickboxing class as an alternative to Muay Thai.

Athletic Enterprise

Stregnth & Conditioning Coach/Alternate Kickboxing Coach
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

Designed and implemented strength & conditioning programs for gym's fighters. Taught kickboxing classes and 1:1 lessons. Cornered fighters at major events in Japan.

  • Trained K-1 champion, and future UFC contender, Mark Hunt.
  • Trained Bop Sapp as well as cornered him at K-1 Dynamite.
  • Systemized training methods.

AMC Kickboxing & Pankration

Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Jun 1999 - Aug 2000

Strength & Conditioning Coach at Washington State's top mixed martial arts gym. Created strength & conditioning programs for gym's fighters, including owner, Matt Hume. Sparring partner for gym's fighters.

  • AMC's first strength & conditioning coach.
  • Trained gym's owner, Matt Hume.
  • Sparring partner for future UFC champ, Josh Barnett.

Projects

K.O. Power: Complete Strength Training for Devastating Punches, Kicks & Throws

Author
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Apr 2012 - May 2014

A strength & conditioning manual for fighters, 'K.O. Power has been an Amazon Bestseller for over 3 years, reaching No.5 in Mixed Martial Arts and No.1 in Boxing.

K.O. Power Workout Blueprint and Training Log

Author
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Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

A follow-up and companion to 'K.O. Power: Complete Strength Training for Devastating Punches, Kicks & Throws'.

K.O. Power II - Essential Equipment Drills for Devastating Striking Skills

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Sep 2018 - Current

A soon-to-be released sequel to 'K.O. Power: Complete Strength Training for Devastating Punches, Kicks & Throws', which will focus on training with equipment such as the heavy bag, double-ended bag, focus mitts and Thai pads.

Skills

  • Coaching
  • Boxing
  • MMA Strking
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Biomechanics
  • Program Design
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Writing/Journalism
  • Research
  • Strategic Thinking