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The Fake Line
One strategy to pulling off a fake in sparring is to fake at one target then throw to a different target. Today in class I taught the students my favorite fake – the funny kick fake with a backfist following. … Continue reading
Drills and Drills
The theme, “giving and taking space”, is just an idea. What we do with that idea is drill and then apply. So for today’s class before sparring, we worked taking space by using a stepping jab. What better way to … Continue reading
Not Thinking is Hard
Turns out most of us are doing some heavy processing most of the time… we’re thinking. We’re thinking about what we should be doing. We’re thinking about what are partner might be trying to do to us. We’re so busy … Continue reading
Kick Catch
When you’re working on countering kicks, it’s a great idea to start by working against rear leg strikes – they give you the most time to think about what to do. For tonight’s sparring class we worked against the rear … Continue reading
Which Weapon to Which Target?
Want to look like you’re really fast without actually having to be fast? No problem. Use the idea of closest weapon to closest target. When we play tournament sparring, the targets are head, body and groin. The striking surfaces are … Continue reading