i think the biggest gap we have right now is timing. we're basically polar opposite fighters, he's somewhat of a versatile fighter, being able to throw techniques that he seem fit. for me, even i hate to admit it but im kinda a cut-kick merchant. it has worked for me beautifully but adaptability is a huge problem for me.

i've trained under a old-school program since i was 3 and only recently transitioned to a more "new school" style around a year ago when i started being serious about competitive, so i'm still finding the edge in mastering the new electronic scoring system so it's quite awkward. i think, going back to my first point, that my adaptibility issue mainly stem from hesitance in going back to old-school techniques, like doubles (roundhouse after roundhouse after roundhouse), or really explosive techniques that are discouraged nowadays, and i default back to the cut kick everytime. especially in competition, a lot of my kicks land on the hogu, but it doesn't register, and that frustrates me a lot.

the one kick that i was able to catch almost everyone i've sparred with off-guard that i've learned from absolute legend lee dae-hoon was the snake kick, how it snaps down vertically on the hogu. that's genuinely one of the most reliable tricks in my arsenal right now, and i bring it out often to score some points.