Category Archives: sparring

Move Your Feet

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Wally

Angle… Move your feetWatch this video on YouTube In the video above, Dan is working on angling when he strikes.  I am working on staying on the balls of my feet.  I think the net result for both of us … Continue reading →

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Got Rhythm?

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Wally

Punch to the beatWatch this video on YouTube One of our fighting principles is called “broken rhythm”. The idea is that if you can set up a rhythm and lull your partner into it, you can then break that pattern … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Sought

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Wally

Counter strikeWatch this video on YouTube There are some pretty common entry strikes in tournament sparring – backfist, reverse punch, jab, roundhouse kick and side kick. There are lots more, to be sure, but the above five come up frequently. … Continue reading →

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Helpers

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Wally

5 to 7 teacher to student ratioWatch this video on YouTube Some classes go well. Some go badly. Most classes, by definition, are average. I’d like to think that our average classes are amazing, but I’m fairly biased. Today, however, … Continue reading →

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The Truth

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Wally

Through drills to sparringWatch this video on YouTube The fighting principle “five primary techniques” is all about core competency. What are you good at? What works for you? It seems like the kind of thing that people would know but … Continue reading →

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