Fish Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 When I started, I regularly had to spar with another junior grade who was younger, taller much heavier, stronger and faster with me. He had no control. I used to come out of every session with one injury or another, sometimes quite painful ones. One day, I asked him to exercise some control, and he just said "why?".The point I'm making is that its better to spar with a black belt, who will exercise control as well as executing good technique, than a junior grade with sloppy technique and control. If you're the junior grade, and you're bigger and heavier than others make sure your own control is good. Yes, we have to train against all sorts of fighters to prepare ourselves for a self-defence situation. On the other hand, we may have to go to work the next day! "They can because they think they can." - School Motto.(Shodan 11th Oct 08) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan-kez Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Well said Fish Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Cheers guys loads of different views, I will however make sure that my techniques are more controlled when I do them. Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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