Theme of the Week: Pressure

This week we will look at how to apply and how to deal with pressure in a martial context.

First, we’ll have to understand what pressure is. Broadly speaking, it is when your partner is actively trying to get you. In a sparring context, a partner who is pressuring you is trying to take your space. They are moving forward, from a forward leaning stance and throwing strikes at you.

Second, we’ll have to learn to apply pressure. One of the best ways to learn to deal with a problem is to play the role of being that problem. We’ll all be that super forward fighting partner.

Third, we’ll have to be on the receiving end of things and see how we handle things.