Hiya -- some sparring tips if you don't mind....

[cross]

You should try and correct this habit by focusing on 1 point all the time and using pereferal vision to see everything else that is coming.

[Ironberg]

If you're staring at a target long enough for your opponent to find out what you are looking at - you are not fighting, you're sizing up.

[lilsempai]

It sounds a bit like part of your problem is your attitude towards your own ability - your Sensei has probably paired you off with your nightmare because he is the only one who can challenge you/you are the only one who can challenge him.

[honour is life]

keep fighting! i cant give you any specific tips but the longer you spar the better you will get! if this guy is a challenge then thats all the better!

[unknown]

Simplicity is key. Get all that fancy stuff out of your head and just focus on simple and direct combonations when sparring.

[Kajukenbopr]

2 thigs, : dont let yourself be intimidated by rank or past experinces, that way, you dont lose before the fight starts.

2.try moving in response to his hits- learn good counter moves to do a split second after he starts to try to hit you.

Also, bring your training up a notch. lots of endurance training.

[Sam]

no substitute for epxerience..... but failing that the advice is all good, dont stare at one plac too long, and try and look for a pattern in how they move.

[Kajukenbopr]

or make it harder for them-learn to change the pattern in which u move; if u get too predictable, they appear to be faster but in reality they're just responding better to ur pattern of movement.

[Sam]

also - look for things that telegraph your moves.... maybe you grit your teeth slightly before you attack, etc.

then try to stop doing them