In need of MAJOR help with closing the gap
Ok guys, i need ideas for closing the gap when sparring. I can't really expand on what i'm asking much because i'm used to fighting, and as I found out yesteday, sparring is completely different.
The only idea i've been thinking about trying is rushing in with my hands up, along with one knee to protect my body and face. and as i put the knee down, pummle the guy with punches.
all of your thoughts and experiences are welcome, thanks.
Re: In need of MAJOR help with closing the gap
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Originally posted by Jeff Liboiron
Ok guys, i need ideas for closing the gap when sparring. I can't really expand on what i'm asking much because i'm used to fighting, and as I found out yesteday, sparring is completely different.
The easiest is to let your opponent do it for you. When they move forward to attack, rather than retreating, stay where you are, move to the flank or a little forward too. The problem then becomes how not to get hit while this is going on!
Same works if their movement is limited in other ways. It's obvious if they are kicking. Less so with other cues.
Re: In need of MAJOR help with closing the gap
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Originally posted by Jeff Liboiron
Ok guys, i need ideas for closing the gap when sparring. I can't really expand on what i'm asking much because i'm used to fighting, and as I found out yesteday, sparring is completely different.
The only idea i've been thinking about trying is rushing in with my hands up, along with one knee to protect my body and face. and as i put the knee down, pummle the guy with punches.
all of your thoughts and experiences are welcome, thanks.
Jeff,
what is the completely different between sparring and fighting?
what legs stlye your kick or knee technics from?
Re: In need of MAJOR help with closing the gap
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Originally posted by Jeff Liboiron
Ok guys, i need ideas for closing the gap when sparring. I can't really expand on what i'm asking much because i'm used to fighting, and as I found out yesteday, sparring is completely different.
The only idea i've been thinking about trying is rushing in with my hands up, along with one knee to protect my body and face. and as i put the knee down, pummle the guy with punches.
all of your thoughts and experiences are welcome, thanks.
Hi Jeff,
Just some thoughts.
How does your opponent react generally when you attempt to close? Does he "run," stepping back or side-stepping out of range; does he block, standing where he is; or does he either jam you or advance himself?
For the "runner," you need to enter very quickly and stick with him so he cannot get out of range again. Be aware, a good "runner" will stick you and run at the same time, melting away before your attack. Timing and broken timing are essential to catch the runner.
The blocker can be the easiest, just pick your attack, then fake either high or low, and make your real attack around, or my preference, through his defense. Some blockers can be seduced with fakes.
For the jammer, you need to be most aware of your own vulnerabilities, so be prepared to, as in Wing Chun, to receive his counter-attack and do something with it. Once in range, your job is to counter his attacks and deliver your own. If both are equally matched, then this will result in repeated attacks and dispersion of the attacks, or in what I consider a "worst case" scenario, an exchange of blows, which makes it a crap shoot. (Remembering the condition of being "equally" matched.)
Good question. Fun to think about. Kenpo's a good art. I studied Kenpo from Sandy Sanderson back in the 1970s in Menlo Park, California.
Regards,
Re: Re: In need of MAJOR help with closing the gap
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Originally posted by Phenix
Jeff,
what is the completely different between sparring and fighting?
what legs stlye your kick or knee technics from?
Well, i've been in lots of street fights. The difference for me is that in a fight you have someone that wants to rip your head off. They rush you alot, and most of the time, you don't have to close distance between you and your opponent to take him out.
I use the same techniques in fighting, but i think of sparring as more of a game of tag then the "I'm gonna kill this ****" mentality that i have while in a fight, and so i'm not as aggressive i i guess...i don't really know how to explain it.
Re: Re: In need of MAJOR help with closing the gap
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Originally posted by John Weiland
Hi Jeff,
Just some thoughts.
How does your opponent react generally when you attempt to close? Does he "run," stepping back or side-stepping out of range; does he block, standing where he is; or does he either jam you or advance himself?
For the "runner," you need to enter very quickly and stick with him so he cannot get out of range again. Be aware, a good "runner" will stick you and run at the same time, melting away before your attack. Timing and broken timing are essential to catch the runner.
The blocker can be the easiest, just pick your attack, then fake either high or low, and make your real attack around, or my preference, through his defense. Some blockers can be seduced with fakes.
For the jammer, you need to be most aware of your own vulnerabilities, so be prepared to, as in Wing Chun, to receive his counter-attack and do something with it. Once in range, your job is to counter his attacks and deliver your own. If both are equally matched, then this will result in repeated attacks and dispersion of the attacks, or in what I consider a "worst case" scenario, an exchange of blows, which makes it a crap shoot. (Remembering the condition of being "equally" matched.)
Good question. Fun to think about. Kenpo's a good art. I studied Kenpo from Sandy Sanderson back in the 1970s in Menlo Park, California.
Regards,
Thanks John...
Well, the only person i've sparred is my instructor, and yes he is a jammer. As well as a major kicker. His front kick is so hard to get around.
thanks for all of that info, i will definately be putting it into practice.