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pressure subsides in the third round, for example,
you can become more active and take command of
the fight.
What strategy do you recommend against a
southpaw?
I make sure that my ghters frequently change their
stance in training. That way they have no di culty
changing their stance or ghting a southpaw.
Athletes have to be able to change their stance to be
more variable and to surprise the opponent.
Do you have any special tips for an athlete to be
successful in a fight?
On the day of the ght, athletes have to get a grip
on their nerves. Prior to the start of the ght, be
mindful of your breathing, calm down, and
concentrate. Avoid hasty attacks. In Thailand we say
“sabai, sabai” (“relax”).
2. Combinations
Combinations teach the swift delivery of consecutive
attacking techniques. These are studied in shadowboxing,
