With most people, every fighting technique or move starts out awkward when it is first learned. It is only through time that it has the fluidity and grace of a skilled fighter. Time is like an oven, when we use it to our advantage and practice something consistently, that thing will be ready to serve with excellence. Our brains and bodies are like highly evolved computers. If we desire to program something new into it, whether it be new information or a new action, we must think the thought or do the action repeatedly. Researchers say, it takes 10,000 hours to reach mastery in something. The reason why is because, you are reprogramming the nerves in your brain and your muscles to respond automatically without intellect being a factor. It moves from thinking to instinct. This will also increase your speed, because thought is not slowing you down. You see something, and your instincts take over with what you have been practicing. Bruce Lee was obsessive compulsive. He practiced a single technique thousands of times every week, because his main goal was to quickly reach mastery. Even once Bruce reached 10,000 hours, he would still continue practicing like he was an amateur.  Bruce was obsessed with repetition, that is what led him to be the best. He freed his mind from thinking in a fight and forged his instincts and body into a weapon.

There are only a certain amount of attacks your opponent can dish out to you in a street fight (besides using a weapon). If you prepare for those attacks and more before hand, you will not be caught off guard. The key is to practice over and over again, then throw your rehearsal away when you are actually fighting someone. It is important for you not to expect for things to go the way you have been practicing at home. When the real thing occurs, be present and your training should come out naturally. Do not make a plan as to what you are going to do. It will be like trying to plan a rehearsed routine in an improv show, with Robin Williams or Wayne Brady. You will look like a fool trying to be structured with those artists, as they are lively and flow smoothly from one act to another. The same thing goes with fighting, it is unpredictable and free. In the constant repetition of your skills, you free your mind when the real event comes about, at that time creativity may strike you in the moment, because you are not worried about making a mistake. You have worked hard and have a confidence that only occurs through practice and time. Take advantage of this opportunity and learn how to implement this skill into your daily training. Sign up now and join our monthly membership program for a 23% savings every month, and have a steady road map to your destination on becoming a great fighter.