I mention in my previous article on Ghestalting (such as Remember Your Kempos) that the mind uses chunks of information when accessing or encoding memories. These five steps build upon that practice structure of grouping and ghestalting. Try these before testing or tournaments. It will really help.
- Practice it at least five times in a row before moving on. Do this once a day.
- Practice it with a partner so you can get the timing, distancing and gauging right.
- Practice it on different sized partners so you can understand the adjustment points.
- Practice it with a partner who is resisting or countering so you can adapt to a struggling opponent
- Practice it on the left side, on the ground, in a chair and in other environments. Then repeat these five steps.
You’ll notice from the list that the key component of improving your Combination routines is practice.
Have you tried this in your training? Tell me how it worked out for you. Or include other effective training strategies that work for you.
