{"id":114201,"date":"2026-07-27T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/the-clash-5-markus-tammik-combat-sports-taught-me-to-handle-my-worries-more-calmly\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T03:00:00","slug":"the-clash-5-markus-tammik-combat-sports-taught-me-to-handle-my-worries-more-calmly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/en\/the-clash-5-markus-tammik-combat-sports-taught-me-to-handle-my-worries-more-calmly\/","title":{"rendered":"THE CLASH 5: Markus Tammik: Combat sports taught me to handle my worries more calmly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markus Tammik will step into the cage at The Clash 5 fight night in Tallinn on October 24 with an undefeated record of 3\u20130. He earned his first victory in the K-1 League, his second in the Estonian Muay Thai League, and his third at The Clash 5. Ahead of his next match, his goal is clear. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be my fourth, of course. No question about it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE CLASH EESTI TUUR, P\u00c4RNU: Markus Tammik: V\u00f5itlussport \u00f5petas muresid rahulikumalt lahendama\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v_voU9XTzUs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparation is proceeding at its usual pace, although there will be a short break in Invicta training before the competition. Depending on the day, Tammik does one or two workouts. \u201cI just prepare and train. Two workouts one day, one the next\u2014that\u2019s how it goes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Combat sports have taught him to handle worries more calmly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Tammik\u2019s own words, combat sports have, above all, made him calmer. Training has brought about an inner balance that helps him cope better with difficult situations even outside the gym. \u201cI\u2019m in this general state of zen all the time. Dealing with problems in my personal life has become calmer and more pleasant. Combat sports have brought me a sense of contentment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"fight-quote\">\n  <p>&quot;Combat sports have brought me a sense of fulfillment.&quot;<\/p>\n  <cite>\u2014 Markus Tammik<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his day job, Tammik runs a construction company where dealing with unexpected situations and ongoing problems is part of the daily routine. \u201cI don\u2019t panic when something happens or something is missing. You go, get what\u2019s needed, and know what to do. I always keep a clear head and a clear picture of the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a6c65b5af797&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a6c65b5af797\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monika Kuzmina and Markus Tammik. Photo: GoodFight, Risto \u0160tukert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Training and entrepreneurship require pushing yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fitting in one or two workouts alongside a workday isn\u2019t always easy. Tammik admits that the necessary energy often doesn\u2019t come naturally, and you just have to get the work done. \u201cFor a long time now, I\u2019ve had the feeling that I can\u2019t keep up, don\u2019t feel like it, and don\u2019t want to. I\u2019d like to rest, but I still go and do it. I get the feeling that I haven\u2019t earned that rest yet, even though I\u2019d really like to.\u201d According to him, there\u2019s no set formula for maintaining balance. \u201cYou have to push yourself and grit your teeth to get things done. There\u2019s no other way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Clash 4 is one of the most memorable matches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of his three wins so far, Tammik considers The Clash 4 match the most memorable. \u201cI\u2019ll definitely remember that first show for the rest of my life. You walk into the cage for the first time, and the crowd is already cheering for you even before the match starts. It was my first major competition.\u201d The victory didn\u2019t come easily. An injury also disrupted his preparations before the match, which Tammik didn\u2019t speak openly about until after the bout.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"clash-mgallery clash-mgallery--big\" data-clash-gallery>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"clash-mgallery__item\" href=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-23.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-23-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"clash-mgallery__item\" href=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-1.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"clash-mgallery__item\" href=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-22.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-22-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You have to learn to live with the nerves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Competing on a big fight night brings a different kind of tension than smaller league matches. According to Tammik, it may seem from the outside that a fighter is calm and confident, but in reality, anxiety accompanies him throughout the entire preparation process. \u201cIt\u2019s easy to pretend that you\u2019re not nervous and that everything is just fine. In reality, the tension is through the roof the whole time you know the match is coming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"fight-quote\">\n  <p>&quot;It\u2019s easy to pretend you\u2019re not nervous and that everything is just fine. In reality, the tension is through the roof the whole time you know a match is coming.&quot;<\/p>\n  <cite>\u2014 Markus Tammik<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thoughts about the competition carry over into both the workday and the evening. \u201cBefore going to sleep, you think about it; at work, you\u2019re anxious, and little things get on your nerves more. It\u2019s harder to stay zen then, but you have to find a balance. You have to keep your head up and just get it done.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a6c65b5b1770&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a6c65b5b1770\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Markus-Tammik-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monika Kuzmina and Markus Tammik. Photo: GoodFight, Risto \u0160tukert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tammik doesn\u2019t use any specific technique to relieve pre-match tension; instead, he tries to calm himself through his thoughts. He reminds himself of past experiences and focuses on the fact that another challenge lies ahead that he has to tackle. \u201cI think to myself that I\u2019ve done this many times before, nothing crazy is going to happen, and I just go do my thing. You tell yourself certain phrases and words and try to calm yourself down with them.\u201d However, according to him, the anxiety doesn\u2019t completely go away. \u201cThe nerves are still there until the very end, and you just have to deal with them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Combat sports can change your life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tammik believes that combat sports can give a person a new direction and help them get through even the most difficult stages of life. There are many examples of this in the UFC, kickboxing, and other combat sports. \u201cThere are many athletes who have come from very difficult backgrounds or struggled with alcohol problems, started training, and eventually achieved victories and great results.\u201d In his view, there\u2019s no question that combat sports can change\u2014or even save\u2014a life. \u201cIt definitely can. Combat sports change a person\u2019s life in a big way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a6c65b5b1c59&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a6c65b5b1c59\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-16.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-16-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-16-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: GoodFight, Risto \u0160tukert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markus Tammik will step into the cage for his next victory at The Clash 5, which takes place on October 24 at Unibet Arena in Tallinn as part of the European Combat Sports Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The European Combat Sports Festival 2026 will take place October 20\u201324 at Unibet Arena in Tallinn. The festival will culminate with the Main Event, The Clash 5, on October 24.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Co-funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Markus Tammik will step into the cage at The Clash 5 fight night in Tallinn on October 24 with an undefeated record of 3\u20130. He earned his first victory in the K-1 League, his second in the Estonian Muay Thai League, and his third at The Clash 5. 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