GlowstarEP Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Hi i am a purple belt currently and have only sparred like 3 times at competition and one of which were with someone from my studio so it was continual clashing. I have lost every single one of my fights but i am determined to do better. I am looking for some pointers and techniques as well some good combinations. I am very flexible and have the most points currently for my age division in NCKA for form. So anything that can be of some help when it comes to sparring would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickChick Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 You'll find some good tips and info on competition/tournament sparring in the Sport Martial Art Forum .... do a search using that forum and using the search word "sparring". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 First of all...I am not dis'ng Shotokan nor my Sensiei. Itoo had the same trouble when I first started to spar in this style. I always got nailed by a front kick because I just couldn't get out of the back and forth straight line mode. We did a lot of linear one step sparring so that was my mindset. It wasn't until someone (from another style) explained to me that I didn't have to stand there and trade blows (clashing)...and didn't have to stay on "my side". Could this be your problem too? Try drills that force you to counter from different directions and use various angles of attack. Good luck! "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotochem Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 The linear one step sparring is used to work on timing, distance and reaction. It is used to help you lean to attack and defend properly and to prepare you for multiple attacks then free sparring. When we spar it is not a good idea to move like we do in drills (or you will get drilled ). We move around quite a bit and attack and defend at all angles and distances. Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niel0092 Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Yep, try to sidestep, change angles of attack, and keep moving. You'll improve with time so don't get discouraged. "Jita Kyoei" Mutual Benefit and Welfare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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