Making of Adapted Fight Camp with Stephen Wonderboy Thompson

FightCamp App Series - Adapted Fight Camp with Stephen Wonderboy Thompson

Undefeated kickboxing phenomenon Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson is sharing his secrets to success in an adapted fight camp training path on the FightCamp app.

Published: November 7, 2022

Topics: Tips & Technique, Training

Author: Mollie McGurk

With an undefeated kickboxing record of 57-0, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson is one of the best strikers in MMA. Now, he is sharing his secrets exclusively with FightCamp members.

A martial artist his whole life, Stephen now competes in the welterweight division of the UFC. He knows what it takes to get prepared for competition and how to stay focused on that end goal - winning. He is going to teach you about his own proven fighting techniques and guide you through workouts designed to get you in the best shape of your life. Get ready to discover a new appreciation for professional fighter training in Stephen’s 4-week Adapted Fight Camp Path only on the FightCamp App.

The Wonderboy Touch

FightCamp App Series - Adapted Fight Camp Path with Stephen Wonderboy Thompson

As Stephen explains, a fight camp is an intense period designed to get you in peak physical condition. “Not only will you be working hard, tracking your data, and competing with FightCamp’s leaderboard, I will be teaching tips and techniques that I personally used to get me where I am today.”

Stephen will show you how he structures his fight camps leading up to a big fight, teaching you skills, conditioning, strength, and bag work to help you reach the next level in training. He will also introduce vital concepts like road work, sparring, grappling, and more. Stephen is giving the FightCamp crew an insider look at what the professionals do to physically and mentally prepare themselves to dominate a competitive fight.

Anticipate Intensity 

FightCamp App Series - Adapted Fight Camp Path with Stephen Wonderboy Thompson

“All the training that we’re going to be doing is inspired by my fight camp. All the way from ladder drills, strength and conditioning, bag work, mitt work, even sparring.” Stephen’s fight camps usually last 6 weeks leading up to the fight, but he's packing all that intensity into a 4-week path just for FightCamp. He's sharing his own expert knowledge and proven techniques with all the moves that propelled him to undefeated kickboxer status. Here's a taste of what your training with Wonderboy will look like:

Tutorials

  • Stance & Footwork

  • Front Kicks

  • Round Kicks

  • Side Kicks

  • Hook Kicks

  • Spinning Side Kicks

  • Spinning Hook Kicks 

Drills & Conditioning

Conditioning is key and Stephen knows what it takes to get results on a deadline. He will guide you through shadowboxing, footwork drills, agility, bag drills, and workouts. You can apply all those skills you learned from his tutorials while conditioning your body like a professional fighter.

Strength

Find out how Stephen builds speed and power with strength training workouts. He’s teaching how and when to use weight training and bodyweight exercises in preparation for a fight, and guide you through 5 rounds of strength exercises with core work. 

Nutrition

Preparing your body for peak performance requires optimal nutrition. Stephen enlists the help of professional MMA fighter and nutritionist Tyler Minton to explain how fighters successfully fuel up during their fight camps. 

Sparring, Mitt Work, Jiu Jitsu, MMA Training, and More

FightCamp App Series - Adapted Fight Camp Path with Stephen Wonderboy Thompson

Stephen brings his lifetime of experience as a martial artist to this FightCamp path. Watch the Wonderboy in action as he demonstrates the range of disciplines he incorporates into his fight camp and learn how you can apply these techniques in your own training.

Time to Go Pro with Your Training

Take your workouts to the next level and train like a fighter with the at-home connected fitness solution used by world champion boxers Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. FightCamp has everything you need to work out on your schedule, with premium boxing equipment and hundreds of on-demand strength, conditioning, kickboxing, boxing, core, and recovery classes led by real fighters.

Gain access to exclusive expert-led series like the 4-week Adapted FightCamp Path led by Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Challenge yourself to train alongside a professional fighter as Stephen teaches you his personal tips and techniques, available only on the FightCamp App.  

 As Mike Tyson said - “FightCamp is the next level of training!”

Mollie McGurk

Mollie McGurk is a writer and has trained in boxing, kickboxing, MMA, and HIIT for over 10 years. She has also studied personal training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) program.

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