Balance, co-ordination, and familiarity

[gzk]

I started both BJJ and shoot about a month ago, lessons twice a week, and I'm wondering how long it took you more experienced guys to become balanced, co-ordinated, and familiar with the techniques you were taught? I'm referring to things like:

(shoot)

* being able to throw a good round kick and hit the target with force, then bring the leg back into your fighting stance

* striking with the correct part of your foot every time when front-kicking

* learning the range at which you can use your various strikes

* keeping your left hand up when you throw a right cross (and vice versa for left jab)

* maintaining a good stance that doesn't deteriorate after a few minutes sparring

(BJJ)

* keeping your guard lock-tight

* staying balanced and not falling back prematurely when you push off the chest from the mount and spin for the armbar (I hope I was specific enough for you experienced BJJ guys)

I'm being very specific, but the general idea should be pretty much universal.

My instructor always tells us it's more important to get the general motion of the technique first, then worry about "nuts, bolts and balance vectors" later, which is tough for a perfectionist like me; I want to be able to believe that I'll get it right in the relatively near future.

Is this something I should be able to expect to have achieved by now?