Category Archives: sparring

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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A Starting Point

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Wally

Sparring class 11.4.14Watch this video on YouTube Today in class we drilled three footwork patterns. Step straight in Switch step and step straight in Step in at a 45 degree angle It is by no means an exhaustive survey of … Continue reading →

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Theme of the Week: Connection

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Wally

Everyone who has trained for a while has a default way that they spar.  They can go on automatic, forget about what their partner is doing and just spar.  This is not a bad thing.  In fact, there are plenty … Continue reading →

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Some Sacrifices

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Wally

There’s a world of difference between tournament sparring and kickboxing. In tournament, we make light contact. In kickboxing, you can hit as hard as you want. It’s no surprise that the defensive choices one might make in kickboxing are fairly … Continue reading →

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