If you want a different perspective on getting hit, try the old block counterstrike idea. Spar with someone and just defend yourself against kicks and punches. While doing this, watch for telegraphing moves. It gets easier and easier to defend yourself and you loose your shyness for being attacked. Once you can defend yourself, start with block counterstrike sparring. Find your comfort zone, block and set yourself up close and inside or block and set yourself up to the outside. Have your opponent throw ony round house punches or straight punches and see what works best for you. Play around with it, have fun and see what works. It's a decent drill if nothing else. Let me know what you think.
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