Speed Training

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Speed is the most crucial asset for a fighter. While strength, courage, flexibility, endurance, and grappling skills matter, they become ineffective without sufficient speed to block or strike. If you lack natural quickness, can you still develop lightning-fast hands and powerful kicks? Can those who are already quick enhance their speed further? This guide explores how martial arts legends like Bruce Lee achieved their remarkable speed, addressing whether perception, reflexes, and timing can be improved. It also discusses exercises to prevent quickness from being used against you and whether speed can be a lifesaver in dangerous situations. Loren Christensen, a seasoned martial artist and police officer, answers a resounding yes to these inquiries. He provides techniques to cultivate instantaneous reflexes and explosive speed for various combat scenarios through straightforward drills and principles. With over three decades of martial arts experience and extensive knowledge of real-life confrontations, Christensen emphasizes that speed can be the deciding factor in both competitions and life-threatening encounters. Learn how to stay ahead of your opponents, whether in the dojo or on the streets.