Originally Posted by
Grumblegeezer
Forgive me KPM, but tc101 is right. As much as I enjoy them, all the cool stuff in these demos, and in most WC chi sau demos as well, goes right out the window when an experienced fighter puts up some real resistence. In demos, even an old duffer like me can look great with some of my students. It's another thing when I go over to my friend's MMA class. Those guys don't play along.
On the other hand, TC, I don't think the concepts of using angling, off-lining, and balance disruption are bogus at all. They just express themselves differently in a realistic environment. The pro will allways be using angles, range, timing, and yes, even balance disruption, in subtle ways to keep his opponent at a disadvantage. You see it any time you see a good fighter dominate another through superior technique. But it still looks like a fight, not like a fantasy demo.