What part of your stand up do you need to improve the most?

Big Nasty Edison

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Just curious what everyone thinks is their weakest point in their stand up?

Mine is obviously head movement. I have little ability in this area. It sucks because I haven't had training partners for a while, and the bag can't throw strikes for me to slip.
 
My biggest thing is being more aggressive. When I'm in the ring sparring I tend to take too many shots without returning fire. As my Ajahn says "make more offense!".
 
both of those, plus just plain relaxing.. i get so nervous n hopped up on fear...
 
I need to work on being more aggressive. I tend to relax to much and wait for an opening to place my shots, which in turn makes me more of a counter fighter. Not that it doesn
 
All of it :p The thing I would most like to improve is blocking, slipping, etc.
 
head movement, would be great being able to Pernell Whitaker some pros in sparring or a fight if was confident enough. that and overall defense, there's always room for improvement
 
My biggest thing is being more aggressive. When I'm in the ring sparring I tend to take too many shots without returning fire. As my Ajahn says "make more offense!".

I have this sort of a problem. I think it is due to sparing with heavy dudes too often. I'm 145lbs & sparing with 200+lbs guys make me defensive. They can KO me even over guard.
 
Don't have fckin edit because of the dubbs.

Bigger problem is when I go into fire exchange with them :)
 
Trading hands in the pocket. I'm more of a stick and move guy.
 
Im really good at bobbing and weaving, have really good defense and can get inside, but when i get there i dont let my hands go like i should. I just throw a body shot or 2 and thats about it.
 
My stand-up sucks, so everything; I mostly have speed and power in my hands, and I'm hard to hit. But fundamentally I'm lacking alot.
 
I tense up. Not relaxed at all. My cardio is bad. As a result I lose my breathe after the first min or so.
 
My stand-up sucks, so everything; I mostly have speed and power in my hands, and I'm hard to hit. But fundamentally I'm lacking alot.

Kinda this... But I'm great defensively, and I can always get the opportunity for a takedown. I just really need to work on my offense. Counter-punching is fun, but I want to have the guy backing up.
 
Confidence in boxing combinations, I tend to more throw out the jab to set up middle kicks. I'd rather clinch and knee when in the pocket than trade punches which is something I want to work on, as I would be much happier if I was better at staying in the pocket and boxing a bit more.
 
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