Hello Monaco #14 Spring 2022 | Page 137

SPORT IN THE CITY and punches . I succeeded to reverse the position in the third round . I was very happy with my performance and when the referee decreed my victory by unanimous decision , I cried with joy for the first time in my life .
: What kind of training are you following at World Class Fitness Club ? How important is a correct diet in your sport ? arts do not involve deep joint injuries provided that you protect your head and your face , accordingly . Anyway , you need to recover completely in cases of certain blows under specific protocols .
: Since your participation in major international challenges , how has your sporting and your personal life changed ?
AS : I am very focused on exercising different types of hitting through striking . My coach , Jerome Vaulerin , follows me step by step telling me what is wrong and what is good . It is essential for me to find the finest practice routines and Jerome is the right person to lead me . Secondly , I also practice grappling . I am very excited to workout in this way . It allows me to concentrate on what I need with special regard to long and powerful contractions after short and explosive ones or vice versa . Diet is also the essence of any human body . We need to regulate this aspect . So , I will have soon a specific coach who will take care of this the more I move ahead in my professional career .
: Are there strict and specific rules to follow during kicking and boxing considering
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Axel Sola showing some defensive shots to Maurizio Abbati , journalist at HelloMonaco ( World Class Fitness Club , 24th January 2022 ).
the mix with martial arts ? How do you confront possible injuries ?
AS : I definitely have to follow my weekly training schedule both in the mornings and in the afternoons and sometimes an extra one , avoiding stressing the body as much as possible . Moreover , I have to study and learn constantly . Filming yourself while you are performing is also crucial to improve your technique as well as making reports describing all the steps to better your defence . Despite what you might think , martial
AS : Everything has changed . As an amateur , I had more time to develop myself and to study at the same time with some great satisfaction . Now the rhythm is very intense . What I experienced successfully as an amateur helped me fortify my spirit and enroll in the wonderful KHK MMA Team , founded in Bahrain by Prince Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa .
: In your Instagram we can see that you love scuba diving and the sea . What does this represent for you ?
AS : I am used to scuba diving especially during summertime . It definitely provides moments of relaxation and it is a remarkable breathing exercise which also helps me on the sports side .
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From left to right : Jerome Vaulerin , Vice World Champion police / firefighters English boxing , MMA professional fighter and French champion of Karate ; Manon Fiorot , MMA European and World Amateur Champion ; Axel Sola , European Champion , MMA Amateur World Champion and 2019 « Best World Fighter ”; Souliman Abdourachidov , Champion of France in 2015 with a record of 32 victories in 42 fights and Aldric Cassata , leading coach at the MMA Box and Boxing Squad national team and professional veteran ( World Class Fitness Club , Principality of Monaco ).
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