MMA and me; day 60

One more class before the holidays, and then I can go back to grappling next week. Can't wait, but until then, I will enjoy striking. Yesterday we worked on kick-punch combos, and a couple were of the unorthodox variety. First we were at the mercy of our partner, throwing either a 1-10, or a 1-2-9, depending on what they called out. Next was a 1-2-high 9-low 10, which took a little getting used to. First, our coach wanted us to bring the lead leg back and then step forward to throw the low 10, then had us do it all in one motion after the high 9. Kinda funky, but started to feel more comfortable toward the end of the round. Next was a 1-2-low 9-low 10, which was more rhythmic once the punches had been thrown. The key for me, was making sure I stepped my lead leg out after the low 9, or my legs would be too close together when I threw the low 10, and I would be off balance. Last, we threw a very odd 1-2-inside slip-5-low 10. Normally when you slip a jab, it's to the outside, but this time we slipped the jab to the inside, setting up the uppercut, and then stepping over for the low 10. I need to get better at reacting to the punch when I slip, instead of just doing it automatically, but I was getting the hang of it, and I'm also getting some nice power on my 5. We finished up with plank position, and called it a night.