Timing

This week I concentrated on my timing. I was reminded on Wednesday morning class that not only is hip engagement important, but WHEN you engage your hip is equally important.

Having proper alignment at the correct time allows for more power behind your strikes and it protects your body from injuries. It doesn't help you if your hip engages too early or too late. Too early and you have less power, too late and you risk injury.

I was really driving this home with my roundhouse kicks after it was noted that my hip was engaging too early on some of my kicks. I think I was just over analyzing the technique and broke it down too far. Once I was reminded of this fact, I corrected my timing and my kicks improved.

There are just over 3 months before grading. Timing is especially crucial from this point on, in my practice and in my routine.