If you have practiced environmental awareness you will be somewhat comfortable with your surroundings. If not, scan the area for escape routes. Spend time in the gym working with a training partner who will supply you with progressive resistance and energy. Become familiar with all ranges of combat and learn to use the most lethal tools on your body, especially your mind. Back to top.
Timing is perhaps the most elusive attribute.
It requires hours, days, months, years to develop. A good way to work your timing is through sparring. Controlled sparring allows you isolate certain tools. If you want to work on timing your opponents jab, glove up and put on whatever safety equipment you feel necessary. Then spar with the condition that he feeds only jabs.