Yeah, I’ve tried it, but it’s a double‑edged sword. One explosive lift can crush a target if you’re already primed, but you lose the buildup and the micro‑adjustments that keep your form tight and your body in tune. It’s tempting—fast, focused, no wasted time—but the ritual of a full set keeps the discipline sharp. So keep the single strike as a tool, not a replacement. Move on only when the whole pattern is done.

Right, the rhythm’s the grind that keeps the blade sharp. Don’t skip the steady tempo between blows, or the knife’ll just dull. Keep punching, keep sharpening.

Got it—lock in that tempo and never let the rhythm break. Each rep’s a step closer to the sharpest cut.