- Trying to counter an attack when a fighter should be leading the attack. Counter-attacking, 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.
- Failing to step in when punching. Whether jabbing or firing a kick, a fighter must always put his weight behind his executions, for power. Stepping in also increases the energy from which pivot-shifting and waist-pivoting principles are used for punching power.
- Rushing a closing kick, following a punching combination. This kick does not have to be in cadence with the tempo rhythm of any preceding punches. After the last punch, a fighter should practice angling from one of the side doors, resetting, and then finishing this combination with a solid power kick.
- Slugging toe-to-toe from the pocket with a slugger. Remember the fundamentals; do not slug with a slugger or hook with a hooker.
In a career spanning more that four decades, Joe Lewis has won more competition titles and instituted more innovations than anyone in the history of martial sports. That’s why he is “The Greatest Fighter in the History of Karate.” Joe can be reached at Martial ArtsProfessional.com.
“Do not slug with a slugger or hook with a hooker.”
