help!!

[bobster_ice]

Earlier on in school, I was having a fight, with a guy from my tae kwon do gym.

I nearly got my a-s-s kicked but my headmaster broke it up.

I think the reason i near lost the fight was because im not fast enough, well im fast, but he is faster.

I could see all his punches and kicks coming but i couldnt block them because they were so fast.

Can anyone give me some tips on blocking very very fast punches and kicks?


Thanks for your replies.

 

[OnlyAnEgg]

I would think very fast blocks might be key in this situation; though, I could be wrong.

Do you think it's a good idea to spar at school or was this a conflict?

 

[arnisador]

If they're too fast for you to block--get out of the way! Side-step, or at least jump back and let him tire himself out and/or kick him. If he's too fast for you, you might block one or maybe two punches, but he'll get through sooner or later. Don't play defense!

If really pressed, cover your head and try for a clinch. Change the range!

 

[bobster_ice]

I would think very fast blocks might be key in this situation; though, I could be wrong.

Do you think it's a good idea to spar at school or was this a conflict?

It was a conflict.


Hmm.....that could be the reason why i lost...Too much defending.

 

[Henderson]

Change the range!

This is the key. Do not play to the strength of your adversary.

Respects,

Frank

 

[bobster_ice]

Changing range? Does that mean...um...move in attack move out, side to side etc.

 

[Henderson]

As a side note....I am not very fond of "blocking". If you block a technique, but do nothing to alter your opponent, you gain nothing. More effective may be to evade and recieve the technique, and take your opponents center away. Remember when two bodies come in contact they have a common center of gravity. If you ensure he/she is more dependent on that shared center than you are, they are at your mercy (or lack thereof).

Respects,

Frank

 

[Henderson]

Changing range? Does that mean...um...move in attack move out, side to side etc.

It means (at least for me), that if you have an adversary that has a lightning quick and very powerful roundhouse kick, why would you stay at a distance that plays right into it. Would you stand 4-5 ft away from someone wielding a baseball bat? I think not.

 

[bobster_ice]

As a side note....I am not very fond of "blocking"

When I block, I block and kick/punch at the same time, so it is a pretty effective block.

 

[Gemini]

In TKD, the best defense is a good offense. If you're going to stand there and fend off strikes, it's only a matter of time before they start coming through. Everyone has an effective striking range. Stay in yours and out of his.

That being said, If I was your instructor, I'd get the both of you together, explain the mindset of the art, figure out where the both of you fell short, knock your heads together and tell you to get with the program.

 

[bobster_ice]

Thanks, maybe I will remember that next time.

 

[Henderson]

:whip:

 

[Gemini]

Thanks, maybe I will remember that next time.

:wink2:

 

[terryl965]

I have to agree with Gemini if I was your instructor you would be cleaning the dojang every night until you figured out the true meaning of the Art.
Terry

 

[FearlessFreep]

My kids have spent many a time in deep stance exercises for mis-using their training

 

[Gemini]

My kids have spent many a time in deep stance exercises for mis-using their training

And I thought I was bad with the bamboo shoots. Deep Stances...OUCH!

 

[bobster_ice]

for how long?

I have to do that if i mess around in class

 

[shesulsa]

for how long?

Longer than you're gettin' now. Do you think martial arts is some kewl way to resolve the conflicts you get into with other people?

Dude.

Settle down.

Start learning.

Stop fighting.

Clean the mat.

 

[bobster_ice]

Hey man, I dont think it is some cool way to resolve conflicts.

 

[shesulsa]

May I ask, then, why you began training?