Category Archives: sparring

http://youtu.be/o6AdC12zy7k We talk about taking an angle against attacks all the time.  Tonight, we tried to live that dream.  We practiced angling off of linear attacks.  We practiced stepping at angles (rather than straight in) when attacking.  Then we did … Continue reading →

And now with leg kicksWatch this video on YouTube If your partner is moving too much and making you dizzy, maybe it is time to kick them in the leg to slow them down a bit. Today in the 7pm … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →