Reaction Drills with Hong Looi
Reaction Drills with Hong Looi
What do you do when you are unexpectedly trapped in a hotel in Ireland by Hurricane Ophelia? You put on your doboks and run a coaching session.
This video features a reaction-based sparring session with Mr Hong Looi, widely regarded as one of the most spectacular sparrers in the ITF world.
Reaction drills play a critical role in effective sparring. They develop timing, awareness, decision-making, and the ability to respond instantly under pressure. In this session, Mr Looi demonstrates his own approach to training these drills, drawn directly from his experience at the highest level of international competition.
The drills shown are practical, adaptable, and highly relevant for sparring-focused practitioners. While physically demanding, the emphasis remains on speed of reaction, control, and intelligent movement rather than brute force.
In the sample video above, you will see a short excerpt from the full premium session.
What this session focuses on:
- Improving reaction speed and decision-making in sparring
- Developing timing and awareness under pressure
- Practical drills used by an elite international competitor
Mr Hong Looi is a multi-time European sparring champion and a three-time ITF World Championships team member. This video offers valuable insight into how high-level sparrers train reaction and responsiveness.
Watch the full premium video here
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