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No I dont. If I am on the back side of a side kick, and the oppenent has good hip flexibility the kick can be altered into a hook kick. If I am close enough for a trap in that situation I am open to being nailed by the kick. If I am on the front side/inside the opponent I am in a position to be hit with their follow up technique.

Well if it is a straight punch I like to beat them to the punch let them close the distance and come into my attack. With straight kicks I rather move to the outside to gain a line for a counter.

Exactly jam the kick up to negate its power.

Aghayev is one of the best WKF competitors in his weight class, however he is starting to get caught more often especially in his takedown attempts, he is becoming predictable and people are starting to see it. Aghayev is however starting to change things up and rely more on his ducking low for a deep reverse punch, when trying to catch the other player on the down beat.

This is generally taught in most dojos, however due to the power of the kick I rather side shift out of the way and counter from an angle.

I agree good kime, focus your technique.

I sometimes fall into a pattern that will work out most of the time. I start with a basic jab and reverse punch, then a short pause to throw off the rhythm and then throw out a mid level round house to the ribs. It seems like that set up works almost every time for me.

simple solution. if you want to compete against only traditional than enter a traditional competition.

This will sound redundant but you need to train more training partners, preferably some around or better than your skill level. You need to train so hard that at a competition is like a day off.

Think KISS (keep it simple stupid) just go in there and use basic punches and kicks for an offense. do not force your attacks. If you see it then take it if not, like I said do not force it. Try to evade and counter as much as possible. And never plan what your going to do, its a match not a fantasy.

I would keep: Kanku Sho Bassai Sho Empi Unsu Wankan

people put to much emphasis on the gi and the obi, who cares as long as your knot is tied right. Just put the Obi on and train!!!.

I feel that it can be seen as to wear your opponent down for that final blow.

I love the my Tokon Europa but if I am competing in Kumite I have to go with either a Tokon Dynamic or an Adidas Master Gi.

I rather not have stripes but hey each to their own. You can most likely find it at http://kicktech.net assuming your looking for the master gi (kumite gi) with stripes.

Why worry about it one way or another. Just fluff it of and continue to train.

Sensei Rick can you elaborate?

You forgot about Elisa Au winning worlds back to back

http://www.kamikaze.com/securestore/c209873p16506279.2.html

right above the knot of the belt

And then when your done with that spar some more. Oh yeah also try to spar with people who are much better then you are. and who are way more experienced. Basically be willing to get your butt kicked everyday.

Im my opinion NASKA is to much flash & dash yuck. But hey thats just my opinion.

Do you mean the ISKF Nationals? If so no Im not going. But Im going to the USA-NKF Nationals in Ft Lauderdale, Fl.

Here is how I do it being that I am a Kumite player, I tend to train alot with my teammates who are on the same level as I am. We will spar for at least 10 min rounds. then each round we take two minutes off. When Im in the Dojo I focus on my basics being as clean as possible. Doing partner work in The Dojo you always have to have the attitude you are at the World Championships. Same as in sparring the upper ranks. With the lower ranks I tend to work on foot work and my weaker techniques more. or try to work a new combination. When I get better at that paticular combination then I start working it in on higher ranks. Out side of the Dojo again I will do some sport specific weight training and plyometrics. And I will watch my diet so I can have the greatest amount of energy and be able to fit into my weight division. Then about 4 days till comp I will taper down my trainig to just light Sparring and still watching my diet. P.S. Work on your take downs. Its alot easier to score a Sanbon with a take down rather then a kick.

Its not cahampionship year for adults. 10 - 13th - WKF World Junior and Cadet Championships - Limassol, Cyprus