The Weight Cutting
Masterclass.
The most comprehensive teaching of the latest weight cutting science, combined with hands on experience working with some of the most elite combat sport athletes in the world.
Weight cutting needs better education.
Weight cutting is one of the most misunderstood areas in combat sport nutrition. When done poorly, it can compromise performance, recovery, health and athlete safety. When done properly, it requires structure, planning, scientific understanding and real world experience.
This masterclass was created for nutrition professionals and coaches who want to upskill in weight cutting and make a real impact in their local combat sport community.
Science
The latest evidence and physiology behind acute weight loss, dehydration, rehydration, glycogen, sodium, gut content and performance.
Experience
Practical systems developed through hands on work with elite combat sport athletes, including world champions and UFC fighters.
Application
Clear frameworks you can use to support athletes more safely, professionally and effectively.
Built to help you apply the science in the real world.
Applicants will need to submit an application and pay a deposit to secure their place. The first cohort will begin on June 2, 2026.
This is not a certification program. It is a highly in depth educational course built to help professionals and coaches better understand the science, systems and decision making behind weight cutting.
10 teaching modules
Structured lessons covering the full weight cutting process from assessment through to post weigh in recovery.
Homework sheets
Practical tasks to help you apply the theory to athletes, case studies and real world scenarios.
Discussion board
A space to ask questions, discuss concepts and learn alongside other professionals and coaches.
Q&As with Team TFD
Direct education and discussion with the TFD team as you work through the course material.
Fortnightly online catch ups
Regular online sessions to review key topics, answer questions and improve practical application.
Professional application
Designed to help you improve the standard of weight cutting practice in your local combat sport community.
The 10 module weight cutting framework.
You will learn how to think through the full process, from why fighters cut weight through to body composition assessment, fight week strategy, weigh in and post weigh in recovery.
Understanding Why Fighters Cut Weight
Body Composition Assessment
Energy Availability in Combat Sports
Energy Systems in Combat Sports
Macronutrients and Meal Plans
Glycogen Mechanics and Low Fibre
Fluid Physiology and Water Loading
Thermoregulation
Post Weigh In Physiology
Applying Theory to the Real World
Designed for professionals who want to raise the standard.
This masterclass is for qualified dietitians, trained nutritionists and combat sport coaches who want to develop skills in the area of weight cutting to better support their athletes and community.
It is not a certification. It is a highly in depth educational course designed to improve your understanding, confidence and applied decision making.
Professional education built to change practice.
This masterclass is designed to give you the knowledge, frameworks and practical confidence to support combat sport athletes through one of the most important and high risk parts of their preparation.
Applicants will need to submit an application and pay a deposit to secure their place in the first cohort, beginning June 2, 2026.
- 10 teaching modules
- Homework sheets
- Discussion board
- Q&As with Team TFD
- Fortnightly online catch ups
- Built for nutrition professionals and coaches
- Educational course, not a certification
Help improve the practice of weight cutting.
Learn the science, systems and practical decision making behind elite combat sport weight cutting so you can make a stronger impact with the athletes you support.
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