Sparring Is Key

In martial arts, students want to learn a lot of techniques. This can be good and bad. It's OK to learn new things. Just make sure you master what you've already learned beforehand. Of course you can always improve what you know. If you spar regulary, you will know what works for you and what doesn't and you will be able to look at new things and know if they are for you before investing time into learning them. In looking at combat, it's always less that works better than a lot. I can do anyting to you if you stand still and let me. It's when you move and fight back that the options lessen.