Tonight was focussed purely on the hands as a tool of attack.
Pete was taking teh class tonight so we began by working a number of hand combinations against a moving person. Using lots of speed in the hands but stopping the power short:
1. Jab – jab – uppercut
2. Jab – jab – uppercut – rear knee
3. Jab – jab – uppercut – rear knee – front elbow and out
Head movement from partner feeding straight punches. Simply getting used to integrate the torso. I found it tough to work this so need to get practising in the garden.
Head on belly from striking: A challenge of getting your face on their belly in boxing sparring. When done they need to sprawl as a punishment. Got me really thinking about the footwork, posture and when to go in. I found that trying to follow their punches in was best but in reality a lot of tension in my legs meant I was heavy and cumbersome. It also made me realise that those people who make this kind of motion look easy are true masters of timing and movement.
1 -2 double leg shoot cardio drill: Up and down the hall in linear rounds. Did exactly as it said on the tin. Main idea was changing levels and not bending over and driving in. Drop and shoot to drive the back with good structure.
Free form sparring with fav technique and stance restrictions: Horrible and awkward and forcing the brain to work hard. For me I had to fight with my left leg forward, no straight attacks and no round low kicks. Tried to focus on footwork in and out.
Freeform grappling practise: As always my favourite aspect as this is where I feel most comfortable. I am writing this 3 weeks after, foolishly can't remember any details.
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