GrrrArg Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Low stances are something I already use when sparring "little people", usually back stance as this means they have a lot more distance to cover with their teeny tiny little limbs (you may be sensing some resentment about now). I tried keeping them at bay with kicks-worked quite well, the kid was off school for a month..lol My instructor however has a habit of tying up my hands (not literaly) when sparring then kicking me in the back of the head when im pre-occupied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaratekaAikidoist Posted July 22, 2003 Author Share Posted July 22, 2003 Ok, thanks everyone. Lets broaden this to general sparring tips for big or small people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 General tip: Keep your hands up and attack with everything you got. Also try new things. You will never learn without practise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrrrArg Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Try to remember the 7 p's they come in useful before gradings. -Proper Pre-Planing Prevents P*ss Poor Performance Or Kiss -Keep It Simple Stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotochem Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I too am vertically challenged. It helps to be fearless and get inside to jam the big guys. Once inside they cant extend their legs. They go from 4 weapons down to 2(thier hands). Remember when you are inside you can and will get hit so keep your guard up. I regularly spar a guy thats literally a foot taller than me. If I do not get inside he will just maul me with his extremly long legs. Use a lot of side to side motion as the big guy will not be as quick as you are. Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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