Health & Fitness Master Series
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Lesson Overview

25.7 – Defensive Movement Patterns: Defense is more than blocking—it’s about staying a step ahead by reading your opponent’s actions and moving with purpose. Slipping, ducking, parrying, and footwork are your key tools for avoiding hits without losing position. Practicing movement patterns like the slip-slip-roll sequence trains your body to react without overthinking. Lateral movement allows you to escape pressure, while pivots help you redirect energy and counter effectively. Defense builds confidence because it reduces fear of getting hit and teaches you how to stay calm under pressure. Good defense also keeps your energy levels balanced—you don’t waste power throwing unnecessary strikes. Incorporating defensive drills into combos strengthens your control and awareness. You become more strategic, less reactive. The best fighters know when to hold their ground and when to move. Defense isn’t passive—it’s proactive body control that lets you stay safe, set up your offense, and conserve energy while staying in the fight.

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A complete guide to mastering your physical and mental health through sustainable fitness habits, smart nutrition, and realistic daily routines. You’ll explore strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance while learning how food fuels performance, recove

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