Tips

[Sohan]

Don't feel that you have to stretch for 30 minutes at a time to gain better flexibility.

It is better to stretch frequently throughout the day every day rather than to get it all in one prolonged session three or four times per week.

Stretch deeper and longer after a good warmup during a training session, and stretch very lightly and for a shorter duration throughout the rest of the day when you have minimal or no warmup.

Contrary to popular belief, you can stretch your muscles without much of a warmup (or any) but the initial stretches should be VERY light until the muscle is warmed up. You still derive benefit even from the light stretch.

With respect,

Sohan

[NightOwl]

Don't hold your breath when punching and kicking....bad stuff happens.

[baronbvp]

Something I learned again tonight: he who slips and ducks punches will not fill his ears with the sound of fists hitting his face.

[NightOwl]

Don't forget to think. Even if your caught in a headlock by a huge gorilla, stay calm and keep focused!

[BLueDevil]

Always keep your techniques fresh

Make sure your stepping out of the Ideal phase and in the "What if" phase as much as possible

[gzk]

Try not to compare yourself to others.

[Symphony-x]

kicking tip:

you don't need to be flexible to kick high, with the correct high movements kicking will become easy

[bushido_man96]

Practice in everyday clothes from time to time. You will notice a difference.

[Symphony-x]

practice moving. you cant win a fight from just blocking punches and kicks, but moving away from them

[lordtariel]

The fastest path from point A to point B is a straight line. Make sure you strikes are going in straight and not curving.