How do you learn and how do you practice your applications?
How do you learn and how do you practice your applications? Do you have set portions of class times where you break up into pairs and work on them, or are you shown the techniques in class but for the most part have to find time outside of regular class hours (and a willing and available partner) to practice them? I'd especially be interested from those people who have classes only once or twice a week (e.g. weekends) in how you appropriate your time for applications training. Thanks.
Re: How do you learn and how do you practice your applications?
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Originally posted by Octavius
How do you learn and how do you practice your applications?
We learn our applications (and principles) in class against a partner. We then practice them in either sparring, grappling or pushing hands where appropriate.
If you are just shown a application or just work one out for yourself you will never really "own" it. Things have to be pounded in and tested under stress before you really "know" anything.