ESA-Shotokan Posted March 30, 2004 Posted March 30, 2004 One thing I have learned of late is that I hold back with my punches too much. I know I can hit my opponent but I don't and so let them block me! Who is cheating who here? Should I always hit them, thus forcing them to improve? Yes of course I should but it honestly makes me feel like I am being big headed, so I don't. It is a hard issue as I know I am not pushing myself to my limit and God-knows, I am not being pushed there! I can imagine I would be frowned upon if I was constantly hitting people as they are blocking too slow...what would you do?
Guest Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 I would strike just quickly enough that they can block it, but make them work for it. Slip one in here and there to let them know that they need work, although it isn't your responsibility to make sure that they learn their stuff.
aefibird Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 I agree. If you're sparring with someone who is slow at blocking then allow them to know that you could hit them if you wanted them to, but you're gonna go slower to allow them to practice and help them to build up speed. Slip in a couple of contacting punches now and then to let them know you can still hit them so that they don't become 'big headed' and think they can block everything that you throw at them. It's a question of balance. Obviously, if you are sparring against someone of your level or better, then go for it and really stretch yourself with your punching! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
ESA-Shotokan Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 Oh yes, there is no way I would try this with a lower grade as that is quite pointless. I am only referring to same or higher grades than myself I should have been a bit more clear there. I guess the important thing is to also ensure that while I am working on speed and good technique, I should be watching to ensure they are matching that speed also "with" good technique. All part of karate life's fun
aefibird Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 weeeellll, yess.... you should watch to see if they're matching the speed with good technique (as you are doing too), but really, if you're sparring with someone of the same or higher (espeically fot higher grades than you) then it is up to them to be responsible for their speed and good technique. I know what you mean, but really if you are sparring with a high grade then they should have the experience to be able to control speed and technique effectively and be able to perform good techniques, as if it is without thinking about them - it should be natural to a higher grade by now. Agh, sorry for the rambling post. It's late and I should get to bed... "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
PReDiToR Posted April 3, 2004 Posted April 3, 2004 Last night I learned (again) never to look anywhere near Sensei when he's about to demonstrate anything, 'cos he always picks that person to demonstrate on and IT ALWAYS HURTS!! lol Tuesday session I had the honour of Sensei demonstrating how releasing your breath fully before a punch to the stomach stops you from being winded. ... Then he asked me to take a deep breath ... Respect your Sensei is all that went through my mind lol Do not meddle in the affirs of geeksfor they are subtle and quick to anger
wado_lee Posted April 3, 2004 Posted April 3, 2004 last night i learnt dont try to train on a slightly torn groin it only makes it worse AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! theres no one style just your style---------
trekmann Posted April 3, 2004 Posted April 3, 2004 I learnt that I am not as good at breakfalling as I thought. The strongest principle in human growth lies in human choice (Alexander Chase).
equaninimus Posted April 3, 2004 Posted April 3, 2004 When I did Aikido I frequently broke as I fell. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm!
wado_lee Posted April 4, 2004 Posted April 4, 2004 breakfalling takes time to get the hang of but when youve got it you do it without thinking theres no one style just your style---------
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