I don't waste time listening to a soundtrack before I fight. I feel the rhythm of my own breath and the beat of the opponent’s heart – that’s the pulse I sync to. Instinct guides the moves, but my training keeps the timing sharp. If you want to turn a spar into a dance, just make sure the rhythm stays with your kicks, not the music.

When the tempo drops I lock them into a body‑lock, squeeze hard, and push them into a rear choke – cut their breath, keep the pressure, and force the rhythm back into place.