TJS Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 by one of my TKD Friends that when we spar If I fight dirty(punching to the Head) then he will KO me with a Kick to the forehead... Would You consider Punching to the Head with 16oz gloves dirty fighting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bretty101 Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Erm... well if your sparring WTF style punching to the head is against the rules. If you break predetermined rules you are fighting dirty. Why not change the rules. 16oz gloves!!! your hands must be huge! Bretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJS Posted June 19, 2003 Author Share Posted June 19, 2003 yea, he has never sparred weith punches to the head so i guess he consideres that "dirty" fighting 16oz gloves let you punch harder without hurting your partner too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBN Doug Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Yeah, when sparring across arts, everybody needs to agree upon which rules, if any, will be observed. I can't imagine he wouldn't want to include head strikes in that kind of environment, esspecially withbig gloves. Are you guys wearing head gear too? I could understand not wanting face strikes, but nothing to the head???? Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niel0092 Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 That just sounds like nerves talking. Look at his response to you. He's either half joking or a bit nervous. Just agree on rules before you begin and if he doesn't want punches to the head now, bring them in at a later time, say 2nd or 3rd time you spar. He'll come around and probably even thank you for helping him grow as a fighter. tell us how it goes! "Jita Kyoei" Mutual Benefit and Welfare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karate_woman Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Well, if you happen to punch him in the head, at least you'll be ready for the high kick The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao-Tse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJS Posted June 19, 2003 Author Share Posted June 19, 2003 yes we wear headgear also. I just cant see sparring without punching to the face... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommarker Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 then don't spar him. I'm no longer posting here. Adios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 I think you should respect your sparring partner and stick to whatever rules yo decide on before hand. Sparring is used to learn and practice...not dominate and defeat. If you want to spar at a higher skill level find someone who feels likewise.Then use the opportunity with your friend to bring his skill level and confidence up by coaching and encouraging. Also keep in mind that WTF rules do not allow punching to the head. "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...
TJS Posted June 19, 2003 Author Share Posted June 19, 2003 Sparring is used to learn and practice...not dominate and defeat I agree 100% However he Makes it a habit to tell everyone how easily he could Knock me out with a kick to the head, im too slow, I wouldent be a ble to hit him, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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