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New Gripe! Big Bullies
Hi Everyone, Oh no! I have a new gripe for you... So last night I attended a Friday evening Kyosanim class, each evening is a different format, Monday nights , lots of ab work , strength training, sparring and techniques, Wednesdays :mat work, rolling, falling etc. , forms and techniques, Friday is intense bag training, all upper body , punching drills etc. Suddenly she called for 4 Warriors, no one volunteered quickly and I knew that could mean push ups so I yelled out warrior one! not having any idea what I was getting into. Okay so I had to stand in a small box while two opponents, lined up to spar with me. I thought this was punching only. This big guy, I mean big would just come in on me and start punching and pushing into me. This was not the drill...I couldn't do much because he was so much bigger. In reality i would knee him in the groin big time, step on his instep and kick in his knee, eye gouge. all the fun stuff. This was a frustrating drill, the second guy was more my size and we went at it punching and blocking much better experience. This went on for two rounds. Did I learn anything besides I don't like this guy and now have it in for him? Your thoughts? SteelyJan
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Comment by cd-fletch on December 31, 2011 at 7:53pm -
usualy big guys have slower hands and tire quickly. give him a wake up to the chin or nose make him cover more.
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Comment by SteelyJan on December 15, 2011 at 5:11am -
I totally understand what everyone is saying. But in this drill I wasn't allowed to do anything other then punch. There's no way I am boxing with a big brute. I would use my legs first to keep the distance , hopefully kicking him in the best target area, big time,in the groin! Then instep, kneecap, eyes etc. , nothing nice if you know what I mean. Keys, whatever...I have a large silver Navajo cuff ( heavy, very old) that wrapped in my fist would not be a pleasant thing to be punched with...
I found this games frustrating and this person annoying..I'd prefer not to work with him again unless we are free sparring where I can maybe get back at him... I AM NOT ALWAYS NICE! and I don't forget bullies....
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Comment by Tim Broderick on December 11, 2011 at 9:46am -
I see the point that Daniel and Wael are making - if your first alternatives aren't available, turn to different ones. That can useful in many ways, for instance by expanding your range of "first" alternatives.
On the other hand, when I've participated in these kinds of exercises, I respect the move. In other words, if the person does everything short of actually kneeing me in the crotch, I (gratefully) disengage to acknowledge that the move would have been effective if the person had decided to follow through.
So, I believe you're right to be annoyed, but it's good advice to turn it into a learning opportunity.
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Comment by Daniel McCullar on December 10, 2011 at 5:33pm -
I agree with Wael. It is vital experience. While bouncing I have to deal with intoxicated men that are many times much my size. Depending on their aggression level I have to adjust my techniques.
Take it for vital experience and when you get the chance, put him in his place.
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Comment by Wael on December 10, 2011 at 1:45pm -
I think these kinds of drills are good because they simulate real word attacks more closely than typical studio training. And you never know when you might have to fight from a disadvantaged position. Of course as you said you cannot use your real-world tactics in a sparring session, but if nothing else, being able to keep your mind while under fire is an important skill.
Plus the more we are forced to defend ourselves in adverse conditions, the easier it becomes to do so when we have equal terrain and tools.
So yeah, it's not fair. But fighting is not always fair.
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