LeaF Posted August 5, 2002 Posted August 5, 2002 when you spar where are your eyes focused/ looking. I always try to look the person in the eyes because I find the can reviel many things about the person you are sparing...I was watching television today and they were talking about the negatives of looking at someones eyes, they said it was easyer to recognize and prepare foot sweeps and low body shots. Personally I also look at their eyes as a subtle way of intimadation...where do you look and why? 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
G95champ Posted August 5, 2002 Posted August 5, 2002 I honestly don't know..... LOL I have never thought about looking at one certin part of their body. Im sure I do but I can't tell you I do. LOL Ill try and see what I look at next time. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
Martial_Artist Posted August 5, 2002 Posted August 5, 2002 Eyes. "I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.Imagination is more important than knowledge.Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Einstein
ZeRo Posted August 5, 2002 Posted August 5, 2002 eyes coz it means you give nothin away to someone who knows to look you in the eyes.
justb Posted August 16, 2002 Posted August 16, 2002 We envision a triangle made from the forehead to the shoulders and focus on that. Alternatively, you can focus on the hollow of the neck. Really though, you shouldn't be staring at a point to the exclusion of all others. Especially if you find it distracting in an engagement. Only my opinion though. I've seen some styles of Silat that specifcally want you to look anywhere but directly at your attacker. The reason being is that they believe that your natural tendacy to respond to movement in your peripheral vision allows one to react quicker as less "processing" occurs before the reaction...Dunno, never tried it. Hope this helps Thanks B
Bon Posted August 16, 2002 Posted August 16, 2002 (edited) ::edit:: Edited September 29, 2002 by Bon It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy.
Ti-Kwon-Leap Posted August 16, 2002 Posted August 16, 2002 I look at the eyes right up until the action starts. you can read intention, reason with, dominate or frighten a person with the eyes. Once playtime begins a soft focus around the solar plexus allows me to see the body language better. It's almost as if I am looking "through" my opponent. Ti-Kwon-Leap"Annoying the ignorant since 1961"
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