KarateGirl1387 Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I agree. Point sparring is very subjective and even the slightest movement forward of your opponent's head while you're punching at them can make it look like head contact. (Plus, the judges are watching from different angles so perspectives are another thing to take into consideration.) As mentioned above, it all depends upon the rules of the tourney you're at. The ones I've competed at in Minnesota don't allow head contact. "It's not just Karate, it's a way of life." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyj Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 You have to base your contact on each ring set up. Generally you have different judges and each time you compete you have to adjust according to what they are allowing. It is always good if you can watch a match or two in the ring before its your turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Piece of advice.The judge is never wrong. Doesn't matter what you think, whatever they say, goes.If he says it didn't score, it didn't, period. The sooner you learn that, the sooner you'll do well in competition. The art of competition is not about what works, it's about what the judges like. Make it LOOK effective, even if it's not in the street. Hold it for only a moment and get as close as you can to hitting the face without actually hitting. The rest is up to the judge. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 In JKA tourneys I've participated in it is quick, about a second. If you leave your arm out there it's getting grabbed. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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