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Hey Everyone,
Im back from my sparring match with Goju.
First off, Goju seemed like a nice guy and so did his Uncle who came to film.
We went straight to business and started pretty much right away.
I went one three minute round with him.
Hes definitely quick with his hands and feet, and has much better conditioning than me. By the end of the round I was pretty tired out and declined to go again ( i didnt want to tiredly drop my arms and get creamed )
He got in a nice kick to the side of my head that I really would not have liked if he had been kicking full force. I think he also may have gotten me with a shot to the mouth. (i was bleeding but no swelling 'shrug') well we will see from the video. He definitely had control over me with his hands most of the round.
I got in a couple short sweeps that I was unable to turn into anything, and I almost hit him with a spinning back fist but went too low and hit his shoulder. Overall I was pretty pleased with it. It was fun and I learned that if I really want to fight for an extended period of time I need to step up my conditioning.
Goju definitely has some skills, If we had been really fighting I'm sure I would have gotten creamed. But I will say that Ive definitely sparred CSC BBs who were on par with him or better. These are people who have had at least as much experience with MA and I can recall being handled, tricked, and hit with strong attacks just like today.
Goju is strong and fast and I think he probably could kick some ass on an amateur MMA circuit.
I look forward to sparring him again and next time I can bring some of my more experienced friends.
Hopefully the video will be posted soon and you gentlemen can make your own conclusions, but coming from me; Goju is no slouch hes definitely got some MA skill.
~Facepalm~
Hey facepalm what did you say your experience in MA was I cant remember? I just want to put the video in perspective. KC
A Fool is Born every Day !
As of this month I have 1 year of experience at CSC's in Colorado, mostly learning from master David and master Sharon. In high school I wrestled for like 2 years ( I wasnt that great).
Go Ju may get more cordial and enlightening Sparring maches if he didnt come across as he did. I for one love a good hard sparring match and dont mind trying new things. I know I am just an old wannabe but even old wannabe's have a few tricks up their sleeves. KC
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I will add to my last post that Goju seems better than like 80% of people who Ive sparred at the CSC so far.
There are definitely people with about his amount of experience that seemed as challenging as him.
There are some who were better particularly several masters who Ive sparred. I can remember being knocked to the ground with no idea how it happened from some of these guys.
But yea. again Goju def has skills
I received a text to my e-mail from goju saying his computer crashed so it may be a while before we get his perspective on your match. Let's hope he speaks with levity and respect and not crowing about how he dominated the match and that's more proof that SD stinkes etc.
Huge props for you to show up and meet someone for a friendly match. That takes a lot of spirit, but that's really what being a martial artist is about. Your teachers should be very proud of you.
You said that you are one year in , what rank have you acheived and did you have any previous MA experience??
80%?? WOW!!!
Various levels or lower and upper belts???
Besides being in better condition, was there a big difference in his body composition and yours?? i.e. Height, weight, lean muscle mass, etc??
How do you feel about your level of performance considering the differences ??i.e. time training , conditioning, etc.
Do you think that if you had more time in, better conditioning, previous experience , etc. that it could have gone differently???
Do you think it had anything to do with the arts themselves ?? i.e. SD vs GOJU RYU??
How do you feel about the art now that you have sparred someone outside your school???
Are you going to get more disciplined and stick with it ??
I admire what you have done, for standing up, stepping up and being a man.
Everyone should be as willing to take one for the team!!!
God I want to see this video so bad
Should be interesting to see.
I dont think we will see it KC
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