koreantiger81 Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 you fight against someone much taller or shorter than you? I generally look my opponent in the eye when sparring. If my opponent is much taller than me, I feel i have to readjust my focus point;therefore, my eyes start to wander! Kinesiologist/TrainerBlack-Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekkenchaos Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 hi! When I spar people, taller or shorter, i keep my eyes around the area of their solar plexus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaF Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 I always look at the eyes no matter how tall or short (it is actually easier I find when they are shorter to look at the eyes). I focus and try not to let my eyes to wander... Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 When I spar, I usually keep my focus between the bottom of the chin and top of the chest. It's kinda like the center piece that'll allow me to see not just his/her eyes, but the movements of the extremities, dropping of the shoulder, arms, hands, etc. Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckdstudent Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 Clavicle, going for the eyes can be a mistake, eyes tend to draw you in, stopping your from seeing the foot coming up to your knee. ---------Pil SungJimmy B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBN Doug Posted August 27, 2002 Share Posted August 27, 2002 I agree with Pacificshore. Use that area for general focus, but not focus too much. Allow your periferal vision to pick up the movements of your opponent's extremeties. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbitbob Posted September 4, 2002 Share Posted September 4, 2002 The traditional weapons arts of Japan suggest that their practitioners gaze slightly downward so that they are more sensitive to changes in their opponent's movements by peripheral vision, rather than concentrating too hard on the opponent and missing things. I'm not sure I would wish to try that in class sparring, though! There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk0t Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 I tend to gaze at the solar plexus or the hips...because at least in TaeKwonDO sparring everything comes from the hips... And as with any kick, your hips start the process... sk0t"I shall not be judged by what style I know, but how I apply that style againsts yours..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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