GJEC
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LOUGHBOROUGH ENSHIN
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Post by GJEC on Jun 7, 2014 8:04:07 GMT -5
Something I touched on in training this morning.
I've known a lot of karate-ka over the years that were very good at kihon and kata, but a bit wild and sloppy when sparring.
Lots of famous instructors have said 'Irrelevant. All fighting is scruffy' and I used to think that made perfect sense. I've changed my mind.
The nearer we get to contact the more precise and accurate things should be. Not because it LOOKS better. Because it WORKS better.
Gary
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Post by meguro on Jun 7, 2014 9:49:06 GMT -5
I think we could take a page or two from a boxer's training manual. I'm thinking about the use of focus pads and belly pads for developing speed, combinations and accuracy. Not that your dojo doesn't already employ such methods already, just karate dojo in general.
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Post by noahh on Sept 12, 2014 18:13:21 GMT -5
Osu
I've heard and actually made similar comments along the lines "it doesn't have to look good as long as it works" This because I have trained a number of inexplicably ugly (technique) but none the less effective karateka. This thread asks a great question though.
That scruffy yet effective fighter is only going to be more effective with improved accuracy, precision, focus and body positioning. It's a little like big men who don't use hip & body movement to full effect because they don't have to. Doesn't mean they wouldn't benefit immensely from it.
Great thread GJEC, I'll be putting a little renewed pressure on those few "sloppy but effective" students.
Osu
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Post by MMX on Feb 10, 2016 11:14:15 GMT -5
Worked on some precision punching last night. Lots of fun. Always nice to work on old but new techniques.
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