Training Tips

General:::

Train at least twice a week and don't forget to practice at home.

Improve your fitness by doing other sports such as swimming, jogging or weight training.

Listen to what your instructor tells you. He/she is there to help you improve.

Dedicate yourself to your training. To achieve you must put the effort in.

Have pride in your uniform. Make sure it is clean and looking good for every training session.

The Basics of Training

Practice your techniques slowly at first until you can do them correctly, then add speed and power.

The way to improve your techniques is to relax and generate power.

Practice in front of a mirror if you are at home so you can correct yourself.

Use a punching bag to develop your kicks and punches while improving your fitness.

Sparring

When sparring always stay focused.

Don't throw out any technique, use combinations.

Wait or create opennings then attack.

Don't stand still, move around the ring.

Always hold up your guard.

Watch your opponents breathing.

Make sure all your techniques are fast and accurate.

Work on combinations that are effective for you.

Focus on "light touch" save the heavy contact for the heavy bags