{"id":114374,"date":"2026-08-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/the-clash-5-sander-kaju-during-the-competition-season-i-train-up-to-ten-times-a-week\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T05:00:00","slug":"the-clash-5-sander-kaju-during-the-competition-season-i-train-up-to-ten-times-a-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/en\/the-clash-5-sander-kaju-during-the-competition-season-i-train-up-to-ten-times-a-week\/","title":{"rendered":"THE CLASH 5: Sander Kaju: During the competition season, I train up to ten times a week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sander Kaju will step into the cage again in October at The Clash 5 event. For Kaju, who trains at the Invicta sports club in P\u00e4rnu, competing has been a goal even before he began regular combat sports training. \u201cI also just enjoy training, but competing is still the reason I do it. Celebrating a victory after a match is a feeling that makes all the hard work worthwhile.\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: Sander Kaju: v\u00f5istlusperioodil teen n\u00e4dalas kuni k\u00fcmme trenni\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ulguv8DEeiA?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\">This interview with Sander Kaju was recorded on June 16, 2026, at the Invicta Sports Club in P\u00e4rnu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>His interest in combat sports began in childhood<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaju\u2019s first encounters with boxing took place when he was about 12 years old, while he was living on Saaremaa. \u201cMy friends and I split the cost of a pair of boxing gloves and started sparring with each other. Even then, I felt like I wanted to take it more seriously.\u201d<\/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\/08\/Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-AI-3.jpeg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-AI-3-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"clash-mgallery__item\" href=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-05.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-05-1024x683.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\/08\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it wasn\u2019t possible for him to train in MMA on Saaremaa at that time. When he moved to P\u00e4rnu at age 17, the situation changed, and since then, training has been a constant part of his daily life. \u201cWhen I moved to P\u00e4rnu, I started training regularly almost immediately. Since then, I\u2019ve been at the gym almost every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparing for a competition requires a heavy training load<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaju\u2019s competition preparation can mean nine to ten training sessions a week. In addition to his usual gym routine, reaching competition weight makes this period even more challenging. \u201cWhen preparing for competitions, I have nine or ten training sessions a week. Gaining weight and handling the heavy training load are quite difficult, both physically and mentally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"fight-quote\">\n  <p>In addition to technique and physical training, weight loss must also be factored in, which makes the preparation demanding for both body and mind.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, he sees these periods as opportunities for growth. \u201cEvery time you get through it, you come out stronger for the next round of preparation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a8cc973664e6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a8cc973664e6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" 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\/08\/Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-AI-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-AI-2.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-AI-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-AI-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-AI-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-AI-2-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><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\">Sander Kaju. Photo: GoodFight, Risto \u0160tukert, AI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Losses Are Part<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong> of Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Kaju, development doesn\u2019t end with a loss. Rather, a poor result provides extra motivation for future training sessions. \u201cLosing isn\u2019t pleasant, but after every loss, I\u2019ve come back stronger. It gives me more drive to keep working.\u201d Alongside victories, he considers losses an inevitable part of competitive sports\u2014especially when the goal is to constantly test oneself against stronger opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"fight-quote\">\n  <p>&quot;Losing is never pleasant, but after every loss, I\u2019ve come back much stronger.&quot;<\/p>\n  <cite>\u2014 Sander Kaju<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Next Goal Is The Clash 5<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the time of the interview, Kaju was first preparing for a summer competition and then for The Clash 5. Instead of making very long-term plans, he prefers to focus on the next match. \u201cFirst, I want to win my next competition, and after that comes The Clash 5. I\u2019ll keep training and competing\u2014time will tell where it all leads.\u201d<\/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\/08\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-1.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Monika-Kuzmina-ja-Sander-Kaju-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\/08\/Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-AI-4.jpeg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sander-Kaju-Foto-Risto-Stukert-AI-4-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"clash-mgallery__item\" href=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-29.jpg\" data-clash-lightbox>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theclash.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Invicta-spordiklubi-trenn-Foto-Risto-Stukert-29-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahead of the match in Tallinn, Kaju promises he has no plans to hold back. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be a very tough battle. I won\u2019t give in, and I\u2019ll fight until the end.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Clash 5 will take place on October 24, 2026, at the Unibet Arena in Tallinn as the final night 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 the Unibet Arena in Tallinn. The festival will culminate on October 24 with the Main Event, The Clash 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Co-funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are, however, 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). 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