Sanda Kickboxing, in some ways the original MMA, created in the 1980’s to make Chinese martial arts combatively, has developed into a complete stand up fighting system incorporating kickboxing, clinch and wrestling skills.

With the need to master such a diverse range of skills it is normal to reach a plateau in training and feel stuck. This article will highlight five key reasons why your progress may be slow.

1. You Are Training Hard, Not Smart

Many fighters push themselves to the limit without a structured plan. It is important to moderate training intensity so that you can stay consistent while reducing your risk of injury or sickness.

It is important to focus on quality over quantity. Ensure that every class you have a specific skill you are working on, analyze your skills and make constant adjustments so that you see incremental improvements. If you improve 0.1 percent every class over long period of time you will see great improvements to your kickboxing.

2. You Are Ignoring Defence

A strong offense is useless without a good defence. Many kickboxers are so focused on attacking their opponents that they forget to defend themselves not realizing that having a solid defence can open up avenues of attack while not taking any damage.

Common mistakes include; dropping hands while striking, poor foot work and not anticipating attacks. You can improve your defences by simply practicing them. For example, when you are shadow boxing or doing bag work make defences part of your combination, attack defend attack.

3. You Are Not Training Consistently

Inconsistent training will lead to slow progress and loss of muscle memory. If you want to see improvements to your kickboxing you need to keep to a structured routine, even when life gets busier. Even if you only have time for five minutes of shadow boxing while the kettles boiling is better than missing an entire day of training. Consistency is key to mastering and understanding the skills of kickboxing.

4. You Are Trying to Improve Everything at Once

Attempting to master too many techniques at the same time can lead to much slower progress. In a skill such as Sanda Kickboxing were their are so many elements it is important to focus on the skills which you are weakest at. It is easy to get caught up in everything, but it is important to focus on prioritize specific skills. If you have amazing boxing but your takedown defence is poor you will get dominated in Sanda kickboxing, so focus on your takedown defence and become a better kickboxer.

5. You Are Not Perfecting Your Basics

More advanced techniques rely on a foundation of fundamental techniques. If you are neglecting your basic kickboxing and wrestling techniques than you will never be able to pull of a spinning back fist in sparring. Basics are everything in combat sports, so do the boring work and drill your basics to be able to spring board your kickboxing skills.

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5 Reasons Why Your Sanda Kickboxing Is Not Getting Better