cross Posted October 19, 2004 Posted October 19, 2004 Do you move backwards very often during sparring? For example when someone charges in throwing punches at you? or do you circle to the sides, or attack from where you are? Tell me your thoughts.
kbgirl Posted October 19, 2004 Posted October 19, 2004 Well, if someone's throwing techniques in your direction, and you can move backwards or (better yet) to the sides to avoid them, that would be your best bet. However, if you're getting hit while you're moving, you're not in a position to block or attack and you're vulnerable to being swept. If you're not certain you can avoid being hit entirely, I think it's a good idea to plant yourself, block and take a few hits and then counter when you see the openings... then move. Rank: Low-Black
battousai16 Posted October 19, 2004 Posted October 19, 2004 moving backwards is generally not a good idea; it's a good way to get cornered. avoid it, if you can. "I hear you can kill 200 men and play a mean six string at the same time..."-Six String Samurai
SevenStar Posted October 19, 2004 Posted October 19, 2004 Well, if someone's throwing techniques in your direction, and you can move backwards or (better yet) to the sides to avoid them, that would be your best bet. However, if you're getting hit while you're moving, you're not in a position to block or attack and you're vulnerable to being swept. If you're not certain you can avoid being hit entirely, I think it's a good idea to plant yourself, block and take a few hits and then counter when you see the openings... then move. never plant and be still if you can help it- you make yourself a sitting duck. cover as you step back or to the side, jab out when you can. by sitting there, you are at my mecry, basically. you may not get the opening you are looking for. Or, you may get so hurt that when you do get it you can't capitalize. Ideally, you want to sidestep, not go backward. However, if you go backward, attack with it. As you step back, throw a jab. If you lean back, throw out a teep.
kbgirl Posted October 19, 2004 Posted October 19, 2004 Well, if someone's throwing techniques in your direction, and you can move backwards or (better yet) to the sides to avoid them, that would be your best bet. However, if you're getting hit while you're moving, you're not in a position to block or attack and you're vulnerable to being swept. If you're not certain you can avoid being hit entirely, I think it's a good idea to plant yourself, block and take a few hits and then counter when you see the openings... then move. never plant and be still if you can help it- you make yourself a sitting duck. cover as you step back or to the side, jab out when you can. by sitting there, you are at my mecry, basically. you may not get the opening you are looking for. Or, you may get so hurt that when you do get it you can't capitalize. Ideally, you want to sidestep, not go backward. However, if you go backward, attack with it. As you step back, throw a jab. If you lean back, throw out a teep. I absolutely agree that you don't want to just plant and stay still. I just mean, with my feet planted, I'm in a better position to block, duck, weave etc. and counter. If I'm moving and getting hit at the same time, I find it's much harder to throw much other than a few punches that are really not going to be very powerful because they won't incorporate the power from my legs. Also, I'm unfamiliar with the term 'teep'... what is that? Thanks. Rank: Low-Black
cross Posted October 21, 2004 Author Posted October 21, 2004 Thanks for the advice. Teep is like a push-kick but "strikes" rather than "pushes".
Shane Posted October 21, 2004 Posted October 21, 2004 since this is posted in the kickboxing section I'm assuming your talking about in the ring. Best advice is work on side steping, but moving backwards can work for you as long as your aware of your suroundings in the ring and dont allow your oppenent to get you against the ropes or in a corner. Either way move back or side step and answer back with your own attack. Good Luck A True Martial Arts Instructor is more of a guide than anything, on your way to developing the warrior within yourself!!!!!
Vito Posted October 21, 2004 Posted October 21, 2004 sometimes i do... usually i end up doing that bruce lee thing where if your opponent goes backwards you go forwards, and vice versa. sometimes a retreat is a good idea, but side stepping and slipping is a lot better, i think. if you can do it in the circumstances. "If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared." -Machiavelli
Jerry Posted October 22, 2004 Posted October 22, 2004 If you are too close and know that you will get hit while moving side ways, take a single step back and immeadiately sidestep. I prefer to step to my weak side cos then I can punch while moving or even throw a kick. Always attack in your retreat. "You do not truly know someone until you fight him." - Seraph"To be the best, you must be the best." - Me
cross Posted October 22, 2004 Author Posted October 22, 2004 Thanks for your comments everyone, i realise now that if you move back you still should attack rather than seeing it has a defensive movement.
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