First kumite competition, Shobu ippon rules

[Charlewisoe]

I've done some competitions now and would like to share 2 clips they made from me:

The one above was against a blue belt.

The one above was against a black belt.

Sometimes i still turn my back... Thanks in advance for your comments / tips !

[bushido_man96]

Very nice!

[Harkon72]

I liked the second bout, the timing for the second wazari was good. I always struggle to listen to fake kiai like that Dan grade had, so I was pleased that he was well beaten.

[wayneshin]

Good effort in both matches. Some nice timing.

Just some thoughts that may help you avoid the turning the back issue. Work on some footwork drills, simple moving forward and back. Esp in southpaw stance.

You seem to change stance regularly and when you get into southpaw your instinct is to turn away when attacked rather than move your feet.