Here is a thought on developing speed.

A master from China back in the 60's mentioned that he used a dollar bill (or other paper currency) to develop quick reaction time. I couldn't find the actual technique he used, but I decided to experiment with it for myself.

I took a brand new dollar bill and held it by an edge from shoulder height. I then tried to catch it with the same hand that I used to drop it. I then varied it up by trying to catch the bill with either hand. It's actually very hard to do. Try it sometime. ;)

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"I'll be too busy lookin' good!"