Fearun9033 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks guys for posts And I'm training SHOTOKAN. And i was practicing with friend and he's accidentally KO'ed me... And i need wear glasses. So i bad see in "Fight" Welcome to the forum! And man I feel your pain!!! The first time I fought (back when I was yellow belt) some orange belt kid knocked me in the face and ran my glasses into my nose-bridge (ouch). Now I fight without glasses. You get the feel after a while.That didn't stop me though because I kept a positive attitude. Personally, my biggest fear during any fight was pain. Then I just thought to myself, whatever pain I sustain in a dojo is only to make me strong (some hardcore kyukushinkai dojos I've seen in China actually has students getting punched in the stomach repeatedly to strengthen their endurance - Not that I approve of that). Once you don't fear pain, there's not much else you can be scared of. Lots of practice, and just don't think during a fight. Remain in control, but don't think and just go with it. Blog! =D http://www.movingworlds.angelthesis.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokusen Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 The first thing you need to do to fix this problem is learn to keep your chin down. I also learned this the hard way. The second thing has already been said, just keep sparring. Though I would take a break from it for awhile, considering you probably got a slight concussion from being knocked out. Once you’re physically able to spar again, force your self to spar with the best students in your class. Not only will it make you better but usually they have the most control so it is less likely to happen again. I was not a huge fan of sparring and I still get a little nervous when I spar. But I froced myself to do it because I knew thats where I needed the most improvment. Infact when I went for my Sandan I had an optional portion to my test and I chose a 5 man continous sparring match, every 2 minutes a new fighter would tag in. Needless to say I was quite nervous. But I survived and now sparring dosen't bother me all that much. Will that fear ever truly go away? Probably not but those jitters you feel is what makes it exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperki Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Lastbelt, I also wear glasses. I keep them on during instruction, so I can see the kata and make sure my form is at least close to correct. But I take them off when we start sparring. Being in control is a great idea, but with everybody moving, mistakes happen.As far as being afraid - like everybody else has said you'll get comfortable with sparring. But in a "real" fight, if you're not a little scared there's probably something wrong with you. Part of the reason for participating in martial arts is to gain confidence and learn to control your fear. But, I suspect, even the police officers on here will tell you there's some pucker factor every time they're putting somebody into cuffs; the real world is unpredictable and you never know when somebody might pull out a weapon, is loaded with drugs, or is psychologically unstable and may quickly turn violent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hx35543 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I was a little timid when sparring. Confrontation isn't my thing. In any fight situation your going to get hit. Become friends with it. Sparring will only help your reaction time to become better at blocking and avoiding. I'm an advanced student and I got clocked by a lower belt that telegraphed a high roundhouse to the side of my head. Just keep sparring. Confidence will come and fear will subside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soheir Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Okay I'm first time here and sorry if its wrong topic and I'm bad in English so yea..I had fight with my friend and hes K0'ed me.. And now I'm really scare to fight.. How to fix this problem ? Really need helpFear you can lose (not totally) in time, fighting and training. But the only way to get really better is to spar. There's no other way. “One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.” -Anthony Robbins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegs Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Lastbelt, how long have you been training? What rank are you? My advice is totally opposite of everyone elses if you are relatively new. I say don't spar yet if you're not comfortable. Work on technique and hone your skills and reflexes. When you begin to feel comfortable and more confident then start sparring with light to moderate contact and work your way up from there. Best of Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evergrey Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Ah, with poor vision you have to learn to focus on the movement and what close those movements will give you about what is coming next. Are contacts an option? http://kyokushinchick.blogspot.com/"If you can fatally judo-chop a bull, you can sit however you want." -MasterPain, on why Mas Oyama had Kyokushin karateka sit in seiza with their clenched fists on their thighs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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