Martial Arts Professional Magazine

25.   Many fights end because one contestant has a habit of carrying his hands too low for a proper defense. That contestant additionally lacks any head movement (rhythm), making his skull an easy target. You cannot expect to survive a fight if you have either or both of these defensively weak habits.
26.   Aggressive […]

1. Trying to counter an attack when a fighter should be leading the attack. Counterattacking, like faking, is a very advanced art form. It requires knowing three things: the lead of the opponent, your method of avoiding his lead and the exact method to execute the proper counter shot.
2. Failing to step in when punching. […]