Use Full Range of Motion. Do not take "short-cuts" with techniques, either to perform the technique quickly enough to keep up with the class or because you do not understand the full implications of the movement. Always use a full range of motion in the chambering, or preparation, of a technique, in the execution, and in the follow-through of the technique to maximize power and speed. Full range of motion requires flexibility. By improving flexibility, range of motion and our control over that motion increases proportionately. Full range of motion does not mean using a wind-up for a technique. Techniques should still be crisp and quick.

Have a Target. Pick a specific target and aim carefully for it. Do not sacrifice the target to gain speed or power. With the right target, you may effectively eliminate the need for speed and power. When most of us think about a target, we think ‘face’, ‘ribs’, or some such area. However, the target is actually a particular point in space that is located at one of these areas. This target is then attacked with a particular technique at a particular angle.

Don’t Show. Do not telegraph techniques, those little ‘tells’ that allow an experienced fighter to anticipate your moves. Keep a "poker-face." This also applies to show of pain or weakness. The only time that showing pain or weakness is a good strategy is when it is being faked, to lure the opponent into a trap, or possibly to gain sympathy from either the opponent or judges.

Split Second. This is the practically immeasurable length of time that every muscle in the body should be tensed and that the mind should be focused upon impact with the opponent. In other words, there should be no tension as the technique is executed, only for an instant on impact, and there should be an immediate return to a calm, relaxed state after that impact.

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