Reading these forums I realize that there is a great deal of disagreement about what constitutes adequate contact during a technique. I see coments like, "Perhaps he did the tech at contact range because contact penatration range would simply kill his UKE." I feel that at the blackbelt level you should strike hard enough to move your opponent. Obviously there should be control, but you shouldn't move faster than you can strike with control and power. When I watch the Instructors I most admire they always strike with focus, intensity and power. After I've been hit, I know I've been hit, nothing is broken, I can still talk and breathe but I know I was hit. Even little people like Jackie McVicker strike with focus, intesity and with power. I've taken just enough Systema to be really bad at it. But I like their focus on slowing down movement but striking with good depth of penetration and full intention. I'm curious how much contact other schools teach?
Respectfully,
Jeff
Respectfully,
Jeff