GMMA Instructor,Student,Fighter.: Footwork training.

I see a lot of ambitious, hard working people in the gyms,which are not satisfied with their workouts unless they've lost at least 3kg over the session and they barely can move their limbs at the end.
Honestly,I am probably one of them myself.
But being a good fighter takes much more than just being able to work hard and sweat in the gym.
We need to give our training some more sense and work on other aspects rather than only,power,speed and resistance.

Head movement,reaction,body slips,blocking,moving up and down,footwork.
These are essentials that should be a part of each fighters training.
Especially when you feel fatigue or your body gives you signs that it needs some rest from speed,power and resistance training.
Instead of beating yourself over not doing enough,use that time to work on one of most important part of fighting skills-footwork.
Your strong and fast punches,powerful kicks and great combinations will mean nothing if you do not adjust your distance and timing. Good footwork;moving in and out,changing the angles,right twists,up and down movements on your legs will give all hard work right meaning.Cutting the way of your opponents escape or making him miss can change so much in the fight.
I believe every martial arts instructor will agree that correct stands and footwork is a foundation of all other skills.
While ago I have heard an older lady,(working in the cafe)inviting young man for his order collection by saying: "move your legs,your body will follow" :-).
It made my day.I have never heard that before but it comes back to me every now and then.