Picking up the Pace.

The combination race training and armored combat drills have had a dramatic effect on my fighting.  I can push the intensity of my fights and focus more on technique rather than worry about muscle fatigue and shortness of breath.  Without having to focus so much on physical limitations my mental game is free to adapt to different situations as they arise.  I found that my ferocity is greater but needs to be fashioned into more deliberate actions so I can take more control of the fight and shut down my opponent.

More as a note to myself, I need to be more aware of my opponents foot placement and the blow options that arise from them.  This includes positioning for offside set ups in particular and leg fakes....
I discussed at length with one of the Knights last night how to defend and retaliate against some of these situations, and have decided to practice throwing blows from a legged position to improve power and defensive postures.  Summary on these drills to follow after completion later this week.