kicker Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 well I also agree with you angus it's true if you were slow at footwork things just wouldn't work or keep on screwing up when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTpizzaboy Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 Try jump-roping to improve footwork mobility. Jump with two foot for awhile, then on one foot. Only use wrist to move the handle, keeping the elbows and shoulders still. This will work the forearm. Jump for 10 minutes. Afterward, you'll likely try imatate Bruce Lee's footwork as seen in the movies, and believe that your jabs are twice as fast. Howver, this is what I do: practice moving on my toes while jabbing at an imaginary opponent 50 times. Then reverse punch with footwork 50 times, hook, uppercut. Of coarse with the kicks, you have to get the foot place first to kick properly but I try not stop after placing foot down. 10 kicks for each techinque. If you have a partner, try mirroring his footwork. For example, if he moves forward, you move forward, if he step to the left, you step to the left, if he step back, you step back. The point of this drill is to move before he moves, see his intention before he does it. The theory is that if you practice this long and well, you will be able to read any movement from an opponent, therefore be able attack quickly, because if an opponent can not get near, he can not attack. This drill also helps your perrefrial vision. Do not look at his feet but keep your eyes on his chest or shoulders. "The greatest tool to a martial artist that has develop all the technique is stategy." Canh T.I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantasmatic Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 I really think Pizzaboy knows what he's talking about!!!!!! Wow, i am very impressed! "Which one is more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows him?" - Obi Wan Kenobi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 (edited) ::edit:: Edited September 29, 2002 by Bon It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted January 25, 2002 Author Share Posted January 25, 2002 Hmmm... so training with me is out then Bon... Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodigy-Child Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 yes foot work is essential, our coach makes us do countless hours of footwork drills, but its all for the better You can boo me if you want, You know I'm right!-Chris Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted January 26, 2002 Author Share Posted January 26, 2002 Now, prodigy - is it useful realistic footwork or thast crap zenkutsu long stance stuff that u never use? Once u have foot work mastered though u are set! Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted January 26, 2002 Share Posted January 26, 2002 pizzaboy nice stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted January 26, 2002 Author Share Posted January 26, 2002 Um... not meaning to burts anyone's bubble but if u try the stuff that pizzaboy suggested u might find that it's a waste of time... Sorry... U might learn how your training partner telegraphs his moves but everyone moves differently and some people do not telegraph their moves at all... Looking at someone's chest is useless, u will have more of a chance trying to figure out what they're doing if you're looking them in the eyes. The eyes can betray even the best of us sometimes. And also, it's kind of a myth that jumping rope improves footwork/mobility... It's simply an exercise to improve cardio-vas and leg strength. The only way to improve mobility is to do footwork drills. All of this sounds nice and looks good in theory, but the only thing i like about that routine is the kicking/punching drills... I'm not meaning to annoy anyone, i was just noticing that a lot of people were probably gonna go off and try and practice the stuff in that post... But again i could be wrong and pizzaboy could be a 4th dan black belt for all i know. But it's not likely that i'm wrong. Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 (edited) ::edit:: Edited September 29, 2002 by Bon It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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