[Procyona]

In exercises I need to react fast enough to hits, but still do the exercise in a speed that I am aware of what I am doing. I am especially slow when I am tense, and then I usually variate the speed of the exercise when I get tired. When I get tense I do task without thinking what I do, and they are either done without me noticing, or I stop in the middle as I start to think of someting else. I don't think there is an optimum speed I could do both react and do the exercises, but I don't change the speed that much if I am not tense, so it might just be best to find an optimum speed for every moment in .

What do you think?   

[Haveunique]

Optimum speed is the one that allows to both react and do the exercise the great part about it is that for each of us it is different! But the more relaxed I am, the faster I can work and keep being in the moment.

Milla, is there a way to keep going in the chosen tempo even if you are tired? Thank you!   

[Procyona]

I have noticed that too: The more relaxed I am, the easier and faster it comes. But still, the fastest way it not always the easiest. ;)

Good guestion. The best way to keep a chosen tempo would be to relax and find a way to make the exercise with least amount of energy.

[Procyona]

There is also a significant difference on sudden movements and fast movements. Sudden movements rise out of fears, and are uncontrolled, as when fast movements arise only when needed in an controlled manner.   

[Haveunique]

Nothing to add, Milla   

[Gra-ach]

[Procyona]

Noticing things you want to work on is the first step of the process, Irene. And it also means that your eyes catch more than they used to, good for you.

Talking about speed perception, there is a limit to what we can follow with eyes only. That's why it's good to train on other senses as well, and to know where to look for clues (like watching elbows to see hits).   

[Haveunique]

Wing Chun technique is excellent at training eye muscles as well, starting with the First Form. Plus contact reflexes, as Milla noted. Everything, however, starts, with knowing what you want   

[Procyona]

It is also optimal to be aware as much as possible by keeping speed slow enough, but also to keep moving all the time. To me, it seems that the slower I move, the harder it is to see where the movement stops, and where it starts.

But, when I do move slowly, it helps to see how I act and correct it while I do it.