Can you spar with only 1 leg ??!!

[Safroot]

I know the title is very weird, but that's actually my question. In a previous thread I asked how can I strengthen my left leg kicks but now after doing a CT scan on my left ankle, I discovered that I had a small old broken bone that didn't heal at all and this is the cause for pain and a bit of swelling of my left ankle.

It's painful when I hit something as in bag work (only when I kick with the front of my foot) so I wont be able to do much bag work with my left leg.

the question is: with this current situation, will I be able to spar or not ??!!!

[Wastelander]

That is really something for your doctor to tell you. If they tell you that it's okay to put weight on it, but not expose it to impact, then you'll probably have to stick with hands-only sparring until it heals.

[Zaine]

That is really something for your doctor to tell you. If they tell you that it's okay to put weight on it, but not expose it to impact, then you'll probably have to stick with hands-only sparring until it heals.

I agree with Wastelander here. For me, I would definitely not spar until it is healed. The last thing you want is to make it worse.

[Harkon72]

Please beware of developing an injury that never heals as you never give it a chance; it could blight your whole career. I know a world class rugby player who had the relatively minor injury of a broken collar bone; he always returned too soon to his training and broke it again and a again. Now no pro team will sign him because the bone is not capable of knitting at all. He sacrificed his career out of impatience. Rest, heal and then return.

[Nidan Melbourne]

Check with your doctor first in regards to this. If you do decide to do kumite then be aware that you can cause more damage to yourself than already.

So best wait off until it heals up or you get it fixed.

[sensei8]

You limit you!! I limit myself!!

Having said that, please visit your doctor asap and get professional help. Then, follow his/her advice to the letter!!

Classes can be made up!! But your health is paramount over any MA, imho.

Hang in there!!

[Safroot]

That is really something for your doctor to tell you. If they tell you that it's okay to put weight on it, but not expose it to impact, then you'll probably have to stick with hands-only sparring until it heals.

My GP recommended using an ankle support on training and do whatever I like as long as it's not painful and that's what I am currently doing.

[Safroot]

Please beware of developing an injury that never heals as you never give it a chance; it could blight your whole career. I know a world class rugby player who had the relatively minor injury of a broken collar bone; he always returned too soon to his training and broke it again and a again. Now no pro team will sign him because the bone is not capable of knitting at all. He sacrificed his career out of impatience. Rest, heal and then return.

Totally agree with you, but mine wouldn't heal !!! unless I have a surgical operation which the GP thinks it's not necessary at this stage. it has been there for 7 years and never affected me but when I started the bag work I discovered it

[Safroot]

Check with your doctor first in regards to this. If you do decide to do kumite then be aware that you can cause more damage to yourself than already.

So best wait off until it heals up or you get it fixed.

Yes, you are right but it's only a matter of not being able to imagine karate without sparring !

[Safroot]

You limit you!! I limit myself!!

Having said that, please visit your doctor asap and get professional help. Then, follow his/her advice to the letter!!

Classes can be made up!! But your health is paramount over any MA, imho.

Hang in there!!

I already did and he is happy with continuing training but my point is can I spar using only my right leg for doing front kicks as I can do side and back kicks with both legs and I can jump and bear weight on my left leg as well ?!!