[Moma]

(11-25-2011 03:38 PM)speakeasy Wrote:  

Spot on. That's why I'm strong advocate of shitloads of sparring. That is the only way to learn timing and precision. You just have to be there in the gym taking and giving the hits before it clicks in your head what works. Punching bags is good for technique and endurance, but you learn to be a good fighter by actually fighting, and fighting a LOT. Including getting your ass handed to you sometimes.

I agree, all your instincts will kick in when you've been punched in the face. Your body will draw on all resources to prevent that pain from happening again. Stick and move, bob and weave, kick and shuffle..whatever you have learned will become engaged in your offense repetoire.