Footwork·advanced·January 11, 2024

My Footwork Pattern Becomes Predictable Under Pressure

01 · The Situation

When things are going well you move freely. When the opponent turns it on, you fall into a pattern — always the same direction, the same rhythm — and they start timing you.

02 · Your Turn

After your next sparring round, ask your partner two questions: which direction did I go most? And when did you start predicting it? See if what they say matches what you thought you were doing. Come back with what they told you.