Speed is often viewed as the ultimate trait of a fighter, and every fighter wants to be faster. In this episode, we are going to break down understanding speed. There is far more to it than meets the eye. We cover how to identify different aspects of speed, how to train effectively to build your speed, and how to approach facing an opponent who is faster than you are.===================================================Featuring:Duke Brannos O&#39;Iongardail, KSCA, OP (Knighted 1993) 30yrs Training SCACount Tristan von Eisig, KSCA (knighted 1996) Martial arts school owner Special Guest: Duke Ragnvaldr Jonsson===================================================Article mentioned in the discussion:The Speed Training of Bruce Lee: How to Be the First with the Mosthttp://eastmeetswest.com/the-speed-training-of-bruce-lee-in-jeet-kune-do/ Descriptions of exercises Vasyl Lomachenko uses to build mental speed:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xZARvR7Hd8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIlbQQpVrow

The Need for Speed, Part 2

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