Chapter 351 - 321 Dragon Enters the Sea
Li Tongyun pinpointed the issues Wu Li encountered in the match with Floreson by analyzing the competition video bit by bit.
Being specialized has its perks, Wu Li had abundant practical experience, but he seemed a bit immature in ring competition, whereas Li Tongyun truly lived up to the title of a top coach, addressing problems from a very sharp perspective, often hitting the nail on the head, allowing Wu Li to understand immediately.
After analyzing a match that lasted just over twenty minutes, the discussion took more than two hours, and Wu Li benefited greatly. He realized his biggest issue was actually one of awareness. His rich practical experience sometimes led him to instinctively fight in the ring as he would in real combat, which caused problems.
To summarize: "Your stance was too proper, I just couldn’t control myself, and I kicked out before I realized it."
But as Li Tongyun said, in real combat, such a move could be fatal and end the fight instantly; however, in the ring, it might just be a feint from the opponent. You throw a punch, not hitting vital points, at best causing some pain, but giving the opponent a chance to execute their strategy.
These principles were clear to Wu Li, and he could think of them too, but sometimes habits are hard to break.
Regarding this, Li Tongyun suggested focusing on areas prone to problems and designing specific techniques for Wu Li to practice extensively before entering the ring, so he would think twice before acting instinctively about which technique to use.
Moreover, Li Tongyun performed an extensive analysis of Habu’s habitual movements and tactical thinking and specifically designed several targeted techniques for Wu Li, which, once effective, could likely KO the opponent directly!
After a few days of interacting, Wu Li realized Li Tongyun’s value. While he couldn’t guarantee victory, he could indeed increase the chances significantly.
In the following period, aside from training according to Li Tongyun’s plan, Wu Li also added to his regimen.
His additional training focused on two areas: Ground Fist and Bagua Palm.