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[haggholm]

I think I'm finally getting over the worst of my fear in sparring: The mind going backwards mentality, where my instinctive reaction in every bout would be to hold my ground (at best) or retreat, and where every attack I made was done not because I felt the time was right, not because I sensed an opening, but because I knew rationally that I had to move in sometimes and…well, there was no good reason at all for the specific times I did it.

Now (after a year and a half) I can start on that whole bit about going in intelligently and effectively. And doing it with my hands because I clearly don't know how to kick. And making clean techniques. And not telegraphing my intentions. And relaxing. And…

Let's just say I've finally worked my way up to zero.