We shouldent single WCK out. In any art or style if you are clearly of a higher level of skill in applying those principles, and nderstaing those types of motions you will dominate those of lesser skill in the same. BJJ is a good example. Tai Chi. etc. etc.


When we "sparr" we put on gloves to protect your hands, not the opponent's face. SOmetimes headgear, sometimes not. ( I like the thiner boxing headgear, the less padding the better - padding makes your head a bigger target.) Jock strap. SOme people wear shin guards and forarm guards, those of us with enough conditioning dont. Then you go at it. How hard depends on what you agreed to, or in the middle of a round if someone goes too hard, then you go harder etc. Rules change constantly, sometimes teacher just decides certain types of techniques arent allowed, or arent allowed by one person, etc. Variety is key. We sparr nearly every training session or class session.

You fight the way you train. Besides sparring, (training sparring, as well as a host of other smaller attributes, one being aliveness and another being application...) you must also TRAIN sensitivity, speed, etc, etc, etc. You can focus on these things outside of sparring, with great results when it comes to application. A good example is a Filipino salute drill, depending on your focus, you can develop speed, sensitivity, or a list of other attributes, but what you actually 'do' in the drill hardly resembles fighting.

Sparring, situational drills, adrenaline dump drills, sensitivity drills, blah blah blah, all these things develop specific attributes (attributes that make up YOU) all of which are essential when the **** hits the fan. The more you sparr the better you get at sparring, whatever the rules or format. Attributes, attributes, attributes, and self examination.

Nothing you do specifically (except for actually fighting) will actually make you a better fighter.