Day 21 - Body Work

The video below is just a sample of what we went through.  Coach Ray later wreaked havoc on my abdomen with his core strengthening exercises.  Coach Cornelius put on the gloves and body protector and played the role of the pressure fighter, forcing me to block, counter, and go to the body.  He had some great pointers:  keep your hands up at all times, he says.  I tend to drop my hands after a combination.  Avoid bouncing too much and creating a pattern that can be exploited.  Keep looking at the face of the opponent when throwing hooks to the body.  Most important insight: you fight like you're scared to get tired.  Amen.  Time to get over that limitation and take it to the next level.  Cornelius believes "with hard work and some adjustments" we can get me ready for the tournament.  That is good news.