Sparring Practice Sharing Thread

[mantis108]

Since a discussion of sparring with mantis techniques came up once again in the other thread, I thought it would be interesting to put a video thread dedicate to those schools that apply this training methodology

Polish schools of Tanglang training (Seven Stars) includes live sparring sessions at the basic training level and such as this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GMXlPFk1Nc

and move progressively towards open tournament for testing against resistive opponents:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HRhqyAxJN8&mode=related&search=

As for myself training in CCK TCPM, here's an old light sparring practice session with a student.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Hzl1r0kVA

A former student, who has remain close contact with me, that recently enter a Pankration tournament. The takedown move that he used was the first move that I show on day one of our practice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuD7waUUvVQ

Although we don't train specifically for Pankration rules, we ended up looking similar to it.

I would like to invite those of you that have sparring session video to share openly your methodology. This way I believe we can build a frame of reference to Tanglang fighting approach in a tournament setting. I know Norman, Oso (Matt), and others would have some to share. I have also seen Mantid1's students in action. So guys by all means please share what you have.

Warm regards

Mantis108

[monkeyfoot]

Good idea Robert

Those TKD guys never followed through with the match (said that they didn't have the time) so yea that says a lot

Anyways. I've been having regular sessions with a friend of mine who trains Muay Thai and we have had some interesting experiences with light sparring.

I would like to share a couple of them on here when we next meet (no doubt ill get served by everyone but who gives).

regards

craig

[-N-]

Those TKD guys never followed through with the match (said that they didn't have the time) so yea that says a lot.

Haven't you seen the old Jackie Chan movies?

You're supposed to tell them, "Don't worry, it won't take long."

[mantis108]

Hi Craig,

Thanks for the support. :) It's a shame that the TKD guys couldn't get together with you again. I guess not a lot of people are comfortable with sharing sparring clips. Anyway, I look forward to your clips. Thanks

Warm regards

Robert