since I compete, I have to keep up with my cardio. That is a definite focus, no matter how much I hate it. I was running and jumping rope, but the doctor has basically banned me from running for a while since I fractured my shin. To take the place of it, I've been hitting the elliptical machines. I still jump rope, but have been doing it for less time, since I'm not supposed to be doing that either. The rest is accomplished through bag and padwork, BWE, sparring and drilling.
The next major focus is footwork and movement. sidestepping, slipping, bobbing/weaving, etc. I word this with focus mitt drills, thai pad drills and sparring. Coach has a belly proctector that's pretty thick, and one drill we do is he will throw punches, and I have to slip inside and land body shots - multiple. He's still swinging while I'm inside, so I have to stay mobile, then punch my way out when I disengage.
My next focus is technique variation. I have my core set of techniques that I use, but when I am trying to expand on that, I focus on only using the particular technique that I am working on. Naturally, I still use other techniques, but I make sure that I use my decided upon technique at every opportunity, so that I can put it into muscle memory. for example, when a mid level roundhouse is thrown, I usually either block it or catch it. Another less used option of mine is the cut kick. I focus on cut kicking whenever the opportunity presents itself. This adds to the unpredicatbility factor.
I have a decent amount of strength, so gaining more isn't really a priority, however I do at least maintain what I have. I am in the gym lifting daily. That is pretty much all I do in that area.
i'm nobody...i'm nobody. i'm a tramp, a bum, a hobo... a boxcar and a jug of wine... but i'm a straight razor if you get to close to me.
-Charles Manson
I will punch, kick, choke, throw or joint manipulate any nationality equally without predjudice.
- Shonie Carter