Valn Posted August 25, 2001 Share Posted August 25, 2001 How important is sparring in comparison to working on your moves. What is the most essential and has the most benefit to your training. Also, how often should you spar per week? I usually spar once a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDragon Posted August 25, 2001 Share Posted August 25, 2001 Sparring is extremly important. Martial Arts is about fighting and sparring is the closest you can come without risking your life. "Excuse me while I kiss the sky" -Hendrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moobrack Posted August 25, 2001 Share Posted August 25, 2001 I believe tht sparring is practice for actually fighting in the street.I t is more imporant than normal techniques because it contians them. Anthony Bullock1st Dan Black Belt - Shotokan Karate5th Kyu Yellow Belt - Aiki-Jutsuhttps://www.universaldojo.com Coming Soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiewinter Posted August 25, 2001 Share Posted August 25, 2001 Sparring IS very important, but i think the self defence is MORE important, then learn how to kick ass!! ang Angela Winterorange belt, shotokan karateKarate International Black Belt Schools UKNEVER BE INTIMIDATED, NEVER GIVE UP NEVER BE DEFEATED. you are what you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted August 25, 2001 Share Posted August 25, 2001 Hi, As you no doubt know, most people who start martial arts (for one reason or another), don't exactly know what to expect when they throw that first punch or kick. Like most of you, I think that sparring prepares the martial artist both physically and mentally for the real world outside the dojo, by enabling each individual to practise against one another in a controlled environment _________________ Best Wishes Darryl Garrick 9th Kyu Shotokan Karate Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-08-25 13:36 ] Goose6th Kyu Shotokan Karate9th Kyu Okinawan KobudoKarate International Black Belt Schools (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts757 Posted August 25, 2001 Share Posted August 25, 2001 My self defense techniques include: Groin kick/knee Run That's all there is too it. Unless youre against a cricketer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysteffee Posted August 26, 2001 Share Posted August 26, 2001 sorry to be thick...but what if you are up against a cricketer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysteffee Posted August 26, 2001 Share Posted August 26, 2001 Or was that the "run" thing?...Hmm Ok, I'm leaving now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiboxerken Posted August 26, 2001 Share Posted August 26, 2001 Sparring is very important, but only if done correctly. It's not about speed or "who can tag who first". It's about learning and trying to put into application the things you've learned. Too many places don't spar in a productive way and it is actually detrimental at these places. So, for most schools I guess sparring should be left out. Just kick 'em, they'll understand.- Me Apprentice Instructor under Guro Inosanto in Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipinno Martial arts.Certified Instructor of Frank Cucci's Linxx system of martial arts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valn Posted August 26, 2001 Author Share Posted August 26, 2001 Pros for sparring. *You get to see what works and what doesn't *This is the closest thing that you will get to a fight. Cons of sparring. *Tag game. A simple tag in the street will cost you dearly. *Strikes are done above the belt. In a street fight kicks are done below the belt because they are far quicker. *There are rules, but in street fight everything goes and this may lead martial artist to bad habits. *In conclusion, sparring has become too much of a sport and away from the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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