Training Summary - 26/8/09

After a break last week, we resumed regular training again. Sort of. A couple hours prior, the sky turned ominously dark. Thunder. Lightning. Then the clouds burst. Onoes. Fortunately when the time came, we had nothing more than a sissy light rain to contend with. Still, I didn't want us (which means just Tong and myself) to get drenched so I changed the plan a little.

I originally intended to have a circuit class this week, but since Tong wanted to get the basics of striking right as one of his goals, I decided to just concentrate on striking today:

1. Shadowboxing
2. Jab and cross
3. Low kicks
4. Knees
5. 3 x 2 minutes punches and knees to the body

Tong was still having some trouble being natural and comfortable in a fighting stance, but got much better after a few pointers. We then took turns holding the kick shield for each other. Tong's punching was getting better but the low kicks still need a bit of work.

As for myself, I felt really good throughout the session. It was good to be able to focus on my own technique and try to improve on some things, like throwing jabs faster and sharper or landing a good knee strike to the body without having to clinch. I was particularly happy with my performance for the last three rounds of cardio. I didn't feel as drained and unfit as I did the previous time. My body rips felt solid too. I just need to keep this up and eventually increase the rounds to three minutes.

Personally, I really enjoyed this session. I had much more time to work on Tong's technique and he had more time to try, try, try until he got it right (or close). I am absolutely positive that you will be able to achieve your goal dude. Next week we run!