sansoouser Posted July 24, 2003 Posted July 24, 2003 what is your attitude when you fight? Mad? Agressive? What ever it is sare it with us. I fight just like my quote says. I am the mirror on your wall, you move I move. Your moves become second motion to me. As if each part of our bodies were connected to each other with straight sticks and each time you attack I moved out of the way and strike. I am not mad in a fight, your mind must be clear like a sunny day, if it fogs like a foggy day, you become telegraphed and not a fighting force. Fighting is a game to me, life is a game, and rest assured I don't lose. Clear and sunny I shall stay while you fight angrily and wildly, telegraphed and slow. Laugh at the world or fear the world, to many people worry to much. Fight for life, fight for fun, fight for the right. If you fight with a clear mind and your intent is just, believe in yourself, your style means nothing in a fight, it is a word you claim to do. If you say to yourself I do Karate, and think through your moves you have lost. Your "style" has to be a reflex just the same as blocking a ball being thrown at you, thinking about not thinking and reacting like a mirror or shadow. The amateur shoots his hands out ferociously, but lacks any true power. A master is not so flamboyant, but his touch is as heavy as a mountain.
Shorin Ryuu Posted July 24, 2003 Posted July 24, 2003 (edited) I'm usually very calm and collected. I do try to use strategies and tactics. I understand that many moves have to be fast reflexes, but this whole "zen and the martial arts" thing is sometimes overrated, in my opinion. I think it is important to actually realize what you are doing rather than just rushing in and doing whatever. This doesn't mean that every move I make I contemplate over for a long time or at all, but I follow concepts, analyze my opponent, etc. Edited July 24, 2003 by Shorin Ryuu Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/
IAMA_chick Posted July 24, 2003 Posted July 24, 2003 i am calm for a while, but i do get mad sometimes like if someone kicks me in the head. but i am usually just very agressive. and i really wish i sparred like you do sansoouser if you spar like you said you do up above^^. Tae Kwon Do15-years oldpurple--belt
IAMA_chick Posted July 24, 2003 Posted July 24, 2003 i am calm for a while, but i do get mad sometimes like if someone kicks me in the head. but i am usually just very agressive. and i really wish i sparred like you do sansoouser if you spar like you said you do up above^^. Tae Kwon Do15-years oldpurple--belt
sano Posted July 24, 2003 Posted July 24, 2003 i'm calm and my mind is clear, but when people start dodging my moves and make me miss i get very angry and launch an all out assault on them. NOW WHO RULEZ. falcon kick!!!
Warp Spider Posted July 24, 2003 Posted July 24, 2003 I'd have to vote the opposite of the general consensus so far. Having a clear mind is important, because fighting is to a large extent, about out-thinking the other person, especially grappling. However, I don't think that being calm is the way to go. Tigers are the most vicious, deadliest predators on Earth. Mimic their style, prowl, then when the moment is right, pounce and dismember. (Granted, tigers can dismember humans simply from the sheer impact of slamming their body into you, but still...) Paladin - A holy beat down in the name of God!
sansoouser Posted July 24, 2003 Author Posted July 24, 2003 if you are angry you fight sloppy, you may have more power but you are unclear in your agressive state. Fighting calm and smooth, make your enemy become angry and charge you like a bull, let him use his anger to further his destruction. More force comming at you is just more momentum to throw. The amateur shoots his hands out ferociously, but lacks any true power. A master is not so flamboyant, but his touch is as heavy as a mountain.
sansoouser Posted July 24, 2003 Author Posted July 24, 2003 I've found ways to tell when someone will attack by just looking at their eyes. But my strategy is attack on defense. I don't let up until I cannot attack anymore or they cannot. The amateur shoots his hands out ferociously, but lacks any true power. A master is not so flamboyant, but his touch is as heavy as a mountain.
Treebranch Posted July 24, 2003 Posted July 24, 2003 It depends on the situation. When I get angry, I get more dirty and mean with my techniques. Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
killerblackbelt Posted July 25, 2003 Posted July 25, 2003 I always have a good attitude in the ring or on the mat. I always know that i will defete my competetion so it's never worth getting mad! Being beat is not an option!
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