Go-to’s

We all have our go-tos. Things that feel better for us, feel natural.  For me it is deflection verses blocking.  My natural instinct is redirection when possible.  Is this good or bad?  Being able to redirect and deflect is good, it’s becoming mine.  Being aware that something feels natural feels great, its a realization that all the training is coming together.  Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I do not like blocking but deflection is my first response. Why do I need to be aware of these natural progressions?   Because if I do not continue to work on blocking I won’t be able to use it when I need it.  I could fall into the habit of only using my go-to and that limits me drastically.  The less I use something, the quicker I lose it.

This is all about strengths and weaknesses.  I need to develop my strengths so my weaknesses become less relevant but I can’t ignore my weaknesses and hope they won’t be needed.  This is in all areas of my life.  Work, home, training.  For now I will celebrate the fact that I am developing my go-to of deflection.  Then I’m off to do forms to work on blocks.

See you on the mats!