When I spar light they catch my kicks & don’t respect my power

In response to our friend Jordan asking what to do about light sparring when people catch kicks the light slower kicks that they wouldn’t have been able to catch if it were a full speed fight. How do you get the most out of light sparring without developing bad habits?

Well, here are 3 good habits, nay, essential habits you should develop in your light sparring that will carry over into full contact fighting.

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Ramsey Dewey is an MMA coach and fight commentator, and occasional musician based in Shanghai, China.

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