Aces Red Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I've always been a kicker more then anything, given that I have trained in BJJ, Ryukyu Kempo, Tang Soo Do, and Mui Thai. When I spar with friends at the dojo, I always seem to bring my opponent tumbling to the ground when I kick at there legs, even at 25% power. They just lay their gravling in pain. Its not that I mean to, its just that I was built for Mui Thai kicks (I stand 6'4 and have a VERY strong legs). Now if I were to attack at full force... well thats another story. So I was wondering: What can I do to stop hurting my sparring partner? I'm afraid of one day of seriously hurting someone. Should I stop just using kicks all together or what? Any help would be welcomed. Thank you in advance. People are bound not by limitation, but rather by the barriers of their imagination~~ Paul White-- 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Maybe put some padding on your shins. That may help. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglands_KyoSa Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 yes you can pad your shins, stop doing low kicks all together, or just fake the kick and use the utmost control coming within about an inch from there leg and that way, if they bite then that might even set you up for a nice follow up. good luck "Smile. Show everyone that today you're stronger than you were yesterday." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yingampyang Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 No you shouldn't stop kicking. Maybe try some pading. I think that there is no 1 style , and that to truly become a great martial artist and person you must take information from where ever you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BB of C Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 May I ask you to describe the school you're in now and the kind of people you spar with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throwdown0850 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I've always been a kicker more then anything, given that I have trained in BJJ, Ryukyu Kempo, Tang Soo Do, and Mui Thai. When I spar with friends at the dojo, I always seem to bring my opponent tumbling to the ground when I kick at there legs, even at 25% power. They just lay their gravling in pain. Its not that I mean to, its just that I was built for Mui Thai kicks (I stand 6'4 and have a VERY strong legs). Now if I were to attack at full force... well thats another story. So I was wondering: What can I do to stop hurting my sparring partner? I'm afraid of one day of seriously hurting someone. Should I stop just using kicks all together or what? Any help would be welcomed. Thank you in advance.are you saying you have no control over your legs?? thats kinda confusing? You must become more than just a man in the mind of your opponent. -Henri Ducard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbullJudoka Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Maybe lay off the legs kicks. From what I gather from your post this only happens when you kick them in the legs. Sounds like they aren't trained to take leg kicks. Also as others said try shin pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yingampyang Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 You should maybe ease up a little , but not stop because this is great training for your oppoents and sparin partners. I think that there is no 1 style , and that to truly become a great martial artist and person you must take information from where ever you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marie curie Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Maybe ease up on the leg kicks until you get enough control to not hurt your partner. Work on a bag- take the top off it's stand and set it on the ground. work until you can form the leg kick at near full speed without knocking the bag over. This way, when you do leg kicks on your partner, you are using control to avoid hurting them, and gaining the muscle memory that you need. In addition you should train every once in a while on something rather than someone, so you can get a little practice in with force.Also, padding as everyone has said. You suck-train harder.......................Don't block with your faceA good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. -Lao Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabro Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Isn't this all about control? You are responsible for every technique your throw. You should be able to throw a technique with full speed and power and pull it before it touches more than cloth. I don't think there is any excuse for hurting your sparring partner. Focus. Control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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