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Post by supergroup7 on Mar 14, 2006 11:19:31 GMT 8
I'm wondering... When I'm doing a sparring exercise, and my partner is taller than me ( which is frequently) what sorts of things should I be most alert to, and concerned with?
I know that their long legs give them more reach, but then I've found that their long arms seem to make it easier for me to come in under them.. they seem to have to punch downwards all the time.. and it appears to be awkward for them.
Also, I've noticed that I wouldn't really want to try to smack their head.. reaching way up there really opens me up, and throws my balance off. I can't seem to get any real power as I reach up high.
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Post by wmioch on Mar 14, 2006 18:28:46 GMT 8
The first thing to do, is look out for roundhouse kicks from their shorter friend.
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Post by Colin Wee on Mar 14, 2006 22:16:56 GMT 8
The lesson of most basic karate forms teaches that there is a certain range for the angle of entry. All you've got to do is to apply this lesson and perform variations of your basic strikes to hit probably targets. Hint: Make sure your elbow is behind the punch at whatever height and angle.
Taller targets should feel scared to kick you because you're going to side kick them in their nuts. Then you're going to 'cap' them. Anytime they've got to strike you, one of these beautiful targets is going to suffer from one of your kicks.
Bill isn't very much taller than me. But I am able to kick even a 6'6" opponent in the head - so that's a weapon that I sometimes use on taller people. Am I correct to say you can't do this?
Anyway, it's a war of attrition. Any move they make, you nail them in their nuts and their knees. If you have aproblem wtih the knees, then go for teh thighs. Keep your head down.
And as for punching them in the head. How about punching them in the neck? I've done this before to good effect!I've also punched people in the nuts too! And their legs. Any strike comes in also gets nailed. :-)
You can't strike them in the head easily? Then reach out and grab hair. Drag them down and then go for their nuts and knees!
Hope that helps.
Colin
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Post by supergroup7 on Mar 16, 2006 7:05:43 GMT 8
Am I correct to say you can't do this?
At this point in my ability, I have limited flexibility in my kicks. I can kick head high if it's a front kick.. so I can come up and tap them under the chin.
My problem is that in my martial art style knees, neck, and nuts are all non-targets for dojo sparring, or tournament type sparring. I can visualize those targets for self-defense though.. and yes.. they are within my reach, and wide open to my angle.
I like the idea of grabbing the hair, and pulling them down to my size.
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Post by Colin Wee on Mar 16, 2006 10:28:23 GMT 8
I like the idea of grabbing the hair, and pulling them down to my size. Changing the situation to fit your ability - I like it!!! Colin
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Post by supergroup7 on Apr 13, 2006 23:14:33 GMT 8
Any strike comes in also gets nailed.
I like this comment, Colin. It opened up a whole bunch of possible thoughts of "Why not? that limb is a whole lot closer than my opponent's head or torso. I won't have to reach for it. They are handing it to me."
However, I gather that striking an oncoming limb takes alot of fighting experience, timing, and knowledge to know when, and where to hit for the fullest effect. Those strikes come in quick, and try to leave more quickly. There isn't as open a window of opportunity there.. unless I can grab the limb, and stop it for a moment.
In your experience, Colin, have you noticed that attacking the attacking limb will discourage the opponent to the point where they will cease aggressive attacks?
Since I should not actually break my opponent's arms, and legs in dojo training, is it possible for me to apply "attacking the limb" without harming my partner?
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Post by Colin Wee on Apr 14, 2006 13:38:51 GMT 8
In your experience, Colin, have you noticed that attacking the attacking limb will discourage the opponent to the point where they will cease aggressive attacks? If you both have your pads correctly, it's hard to apply such strikes to the limbs with minimal effort. Meaning you allow the opponent to strike you and you put the point of your elbow or knee towards a sensitive area. With your full kit, the only thing that would hurt for this situation is a punch or shuto or modified ridge hand. The modified ridge hand uses the first knuckle to strike. Turning the hand so that the point just peeks out from under the striking mitt. Nobody saw that did they? To hurt an extremities with full kit, you'd have to strike at the bicep/tricep or side of thigh. Don't worry about injuring the opponent, they should be alright. Mostly you'd need a penetrative type punch to do this nicely. But yes, when both sides are wearing less than full kit, you will be able to hurt the opponent enough that he will not want to kick you with 'that' particular kick that just connected with your elbow. :-) Or that particular thigh strike that hit the top of your shin. Oh baby. Did you feel that? Colin
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Post by supergroup7 on Jun 19, 2006 2:50:16 GMT 8
I learned something new this weekend. I was sparring with one of the taller members, and as he closed in on me I realized " He is limited by the Maai (distance) of his arms and legs! He HAS to stay a certain distance from me to use his strikes with full extension. I have to get closer.. and by doing so, I nearly force him to either cope with closed in fighting, or rush back to get his distance to be comfortable. If he is someone who relies on kicking with his long legs, he would be at a disadvantage against a shorter person who likes to get close up to fight."
Am I on the right path of thinking?
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