Bruises from Lap Sao drills

[mossman]

I've got huge bruises on my arms from doing lap sao drills and I was just wondering if this is normal for beginning students? Am I doing something wrong, or am I just training too much?

My arms will supposely toughen up right? But I need to let them heal first, before they do...

[anerlich]

Yeah, it's pretty normal.

Your arms will "temper", but also your psychophysiology gets smarter so that you contact with the tender zones less and less often.

Take enough time to heal, but persevere - you will prevail.

[sticky fingers]

Are you talking about the rolling lap sau drill?
If you are, don't 'bash' on your partner's arm with your punch. It's a relaxed movement , but with forward intent.
Bruising is normal, especially on the part of your arm that you use the bong sau to meet the punch. It will go once your arms become more conditioned.