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first off a big merry xmas to u all :D

i was sparring last nite and i know it one of my weaness to telegraph attacks so the other pearson knows it coming but i was REALLY bad last nite i may as well told them what i was going too do :roll:

any tips to stop it?

thanks very much :)

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1. Don't pull your arm back before punching.

2. Watch your shoulder as well. Don't roll it before you punch.

3. Practice kicks so you don't have to shift your weight before getting the kick off.

4. Don't move your arms before you kick.

If you think only of hitting, springing, striking or touching the enemy, you will not be able actually to cut him. You must thoroughly research this. - Musashi

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TigerDude has some good pointers. What you can do to help yourself out is shadow box in front of a mirror, and watch how you move. Watch your arm motions when you kick, watch your footwork whenever you set up a technique, and watch what your other arm does when you punch. This exercise will help you to figure out what you are doing, and then you can work on fixing it.

It is nearly impossible to get rid of every little telegraphing move, but you can get rid of the major ones.

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I find it very useful to ask the person I just sparred with what they saw. Also sparring with a more experinced fighter and ask them before you start to help you with telegraphing.

A computer beat me in a game of chess once but it was no match for me in a kickboxing match

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Also, if you use the mirror or partner idea, make sure you face is not giving away an tells. We have a student hear that I'm currently trying to break of this habit--before he goes to throw any kind of attack, his face tightens & he gets an angry looks before his body even moves. It gives a solid half-second to full second warning that somethings coming.

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I agree with shadow boxing and having a partner observe how you move prior to attacking.

Also, get in the habit of throwing your techniques from where ever your hands or feet may be. This can eliminate a lot of the preparatory actions prior to launching an attack, and it makes you seem fast and sneaky.

Don't forget feints. Feints are very good but only in moderation.

And, it's also good to work on your counter fighting skills. It's harder for your opponent to defend while he is attacking. But like tracer bullets, that works both ways. :D

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Hand Before Foot the punch comes straight without cocking the hip just fire it out and when it starts to travel then use the hip this is difficult but then again it is sparring so you dont need to be worried about power unless it is continued until somebody gets knocked out. Also you can use your telegraphing to you advantage for feints etc make them think they know what is coming then choose a different attack.

The key to everything is continuity achieved by discipline.

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I try to keep my knees bent at all times and not raise or lower my head too much. Also, watch what your combinations. Are you throwing in different combos or are you doing the same thing so that your opponent can anticipate your attack? Get in to as many matches as you can and get feedback from your opponents afterwards.

A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others.

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Don't stare at what you're going to hit. Like a quarterback looking down the receiver prior to an interception, you might as well paint a target on the intended strike zone. I also like to punch or kick a second time while my hand or foot has just come back, so that you have just struck and won't telegraph the next one. You can strike a different point - it doesn't have to be two to the same spot.

Only as good as I make myself be, only as bad as I let myself be.


Martial arts are like kinetic chess. Your move.

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