Often used by boxers and kick-boxers alike, the focus mitt was a definite training tool adapted into Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do routine. It is a very versatile piece of equipment and can be used singly or in pairs, stationary or moving, for both offensive and defensive applications. This article will focus on utilizing a single focus mitt for training not necessarily the applied technique, in this case a straight lead punch, but non-telegraphic speed and reaction time.
