
02/08/2025
Of course, this is more than just about not practicing a technique, it’s about training holistically the skills you need to perform at your best.
Many assume that if they skip drilling a specific move, someone else will master it, or its counter, and use it against them.
While this can be true in some cases, the reality is far deeper.
Combat is not just about knowing techniques. It’s about having the physical and mental attributes to execute them when it matters.
Skipping cardio? Your opponent might not even be technically superior, but they’ll drown you in the later rounds when you can’t keep up.
Neglecting footwork? You may have perfect strikes, but if you can’t evade or position yourself correctly, you’ll get caught.
Ignoring strength training? You might land a clean punch, but without power behind it, it won’t do enough damage.
Overlooking mental training? Your technique might be sharp, but if you panic under pressure, you won’t execute it effectively.
Training is a race where standing still means falling behind.
You don’t always see the cost immediately, but the debt accumulates.
Someone else—maybe your future opponent—is in the gym today, drilling the very skill that might expose your weakness.
Naturally, the essence of this idea applies to other forms of competition beyond combat.