Hey there, I need some help

[fran.cis.pt]

hi, I just registered, but basically I achieve my red belt in wado-ryu karate and then I decided to leave to start practicing a martial art which Incorporates more striking
But my problem is, when I spar I always only throw 2-3 punches/ kicks at a time and I always bring my hand back to my hips, has anyone been through this? And if so how did u overcome it

 

[fran.cis.pt]

hi, I just registered, but basically I achieve my red belt in wado-ryu karate and then I decided to leave to start practicing a martial art which Incorporates more striking
But my problem is, when I spar I always only throw 2-3 punches/ kicks at a time and I always bring my hand back to my hips, has anyone been through this? And if so how did u overcome it

The other martial art I started doing is called kajukenbo

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf115 145]

For bringing your hand to your hips: Practice more often with throwing punches and bringing your hand to guard, work with someone who tags your head (lightly) each time you drop your guard.

For only throwing 2-3 punches/kicks: Sometimes that's fine, throwing a couple strikes and leaving is totally valid. That said, there are times you want to take advantage when you're got the opponent on the back foot. If you're like me, practicing specific striking combinations that you can flow into, so you can use those specifically. Practice those specific combinations a lot and consider them as one move when you have the opportunity to use them.

 

[isshinryuronin4 4]

But my problem is, when I spar I always only throw 2-3 punches/ kicks at a time

Solution: Throw more.

and I always bring my hand back to my hips

Solution: Don't.

 

[isshinryuronin4 4]

Practice those specific combinations a lot and consider them as one move when you have the opportunity to use them.

Exactly!

 

[Kung Fu Wang115 145]

I always only throw 2-3 punches/ kicks at a time ...

Try to drill the following combos:

1. 4 punches combo - right jab, left cross, right hook, left uppercut.
2. 5 punches combo - right hook, left uppercut, right jab, left hook, right uppercut.
3. 6 punches combo - right jab, left cross, right hook, left hook, right uppercut, left uppercut.
4. 8 punches combo - right back fist, left hook, right hook, right back fist, left cross (to head), right jab (to head), left cross (to head), right jab (to chest).

 

[fran.cis.pt]

Try to drill the following combos:

1. 4 punches combo - right jab, left cross, right hook, left uppercut.
2. 5 punches combo - right hook, left uppercut, right jab, left hook, right uppercut.
3. 6 punches combo - right jab, left cross, right hook, left hook, right uppercut, left uppercut.
4. 8 punches combo - right back fist, left hook, right hook, right back fist, left cross (to head), right jab (to head), left cross (to head), right jab (to chest).

Thanks!! I'll try to mix that with some kicks

 

[fran.cis.pt]

Solution: Throw more.

Solution: Don't.

Well the didn't help a lot but thanks ig

 

[wab25]

But my problem is, when I spar I always only throw 2-3 punches/ kicks at a time

Add a jab or a double jab to the start of your combos that you are comfortable with.

• jab + your combo
• jab, jab + your combo
• jab, half beat pause + your combo

Even if you just use one combo, you can disguise it this way and make the pattern hard to predict. If you use multiple combos, adding the jabs like above you could easily turn what you already have into something really good.... without having to add too much to it.

 

[Gyakuto115 124]

hi, I just registered, but basically I achieve my red belt in wado-ryu karate and then I decided to leave to start practicing a martial art which Incorporates more striking

More striking than Wado Ryu? Wado Ryu Karate?

What kyu grade is red belt?

But my problem is, when I spar I always only throw 2-3 punches/ kicks at a time and I always bring my hand back to my hips, has anyone been through this? And if so how did u overcome it

I’m surprised you were taught to bring your fist to you hips in anything but kihon waza punches -Junzuki/gyakyzuki and their variations.

You have developed a habit of doing a basic hikite. You’re going to have to grind out that habit with repetition, just as you did when you were first learning Karate. Repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition,…and one more…repetition! There’s no secret to martial arts it’s just repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition.

What’s stopping you stringing together more punches and kicks? Again, is it just ingrained habit? Just keep adding more strikes or even repeating the 2-3 sequence you’re already doing.

Have a look at this 4th Dan grading. The combination techniques have more than two or three techniques.

Remember, performing 17 techniques at a time isn’t always appropriate.

It sounds like you’re practising mindlessly so the habit you’re trying to eliminate expresses itself. Think about what you’re doing and do it slowly until it becomes ingrained.

 

[Gyakuto115 124]

Didn’t Kajukenbo sing ‘Too Shy’ in the 80s?

 

[fran.cis.pt]

For bringing your hand to your hips: Practice more often with throwing punches and bringing your hand to guard, work with someone who tags your head (lightly) each time you drop your guard.

For only throwing 2-3 punches/kicks: Sometimes that's fine, throwing a couple strikes and leaving is totally valid. That said, there are times you want to take advantage when you're got the opponent on the back foot. If you're like me, practicing specific striking combinations that you can flow into, so you can use those specifically. Practice those specific combinations a lot and consider them as one move when you have the opportunity to use them.

More striking than Wado Ryu? Wado Ryu Karate?

What kyu grade is red belt?

I’m surprised you were taught to bring your fist to you hips in anything but kihon waza punches -Junzuki/gyakyzuki and their variations.

You have developed a habit of doing a basic hikite. You’re going to have to grind out that habit with repetition, just as you did when you were first learning Karate. Repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition,…and one more…repetition! There’s no secret to martial arts it’s just repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition.

What’s stopping you stringing together more punches and kicks? Again, is it just ingrained habit? Just keep adding more strikes or even repeating the 2-3 sequence you’re already doing.

Have a look at this 4th Dan grading. The combination techniques have more than two or three techniques.

Remember, performing 17 techniques at a time isn’t always appropriate.

It sounds like you’re practising mindlessly so the habit you’re trying to eliminate expresses itself. Think about what you’re doing and do it slowly until it becomes ingrained.

Here's the thing, I never did contact sparing until 2 years ago, and we always used to do kihon and Kara, nothing else
That's why I can't stop bringing my hands to my hips
About the combinations, wen I did first start sparing we were thought only point system soaring, that's why I don't throw much volume, and that has been a problem ever since

 

[fran.cis.pt]

Didn’t Kajukenbo sing ‘Too Shy’ in the 80s?

It's a Hawaiian martial art, search it up

 

[fran.cis.pt]

It's the 6th belt, the next one after red is brown

 

[fran.cis.pt]

Didn’t Kajukenbo sing ‘Too Shy’ in the 80s?

DIdnt expect someone with a grand master level making fun of an martial art but okay ig
Go search kajukenbo up, might change Ur mind

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf115 145]

Here's the thing, I never did contact sparing until 2 years ago, and we always used to do kihon and Kara, nothing else
That's why I can't stop bringing my hands to my hips
About the combinations, wen I did first start sparing we were thought only point system soaring, that's why I don't throw much volume, and that has been a problem ever since

You have to break the habit. Both things i recommended are ways to break that habit. Its not immediate, will fail a lot i. The process since its a fundamental shift, and will be tougher the longer you've been training point sparring and bringing your hands to your hips, but ultimately it's what you have to do.

There are no shortcuts, sadly.

 

[fran.cis.pt]

You have to break the habit. Both things i recommended are ways to break that habit. Its not immediate, will fail a lot i. The process since its a fundamental shift, and will be tougher the longer you've been training point sparring and bringing your hands to your hips, but ultimately it's what you have to do.

There are no shortcuts, sadly.

Today I did pads with an ex boxer/ Thai that has been accompanying me for a few years , he said my head game and striking overall were good but he mentioned that hand to the hip problem when I try and hit big shots was still a problem and whenever I do that I create a massive opening for my opponent.
I know u didn't ask but I felt like sharing sorry

 

[Tony Dismukes113 9]

You have to break the habit. Both things i recommended are ways to break that habit. Its not immediate, will fail a lot i. The process since its a fundamental shift, and will be tougher the longer you've been training point sparring and bringing your hands to your hips, but ultimately it's what you have to do.

There are no shortcuts, sadly.

I'll add to this, start building the new habits by practicing slowly and then gradually increase the speed as you become consistent. Right now when you try to go full speed you are likely to fall back on your old ingrained habits.

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf115 145]

Today I did pads with an ex boxer/ Thai that has been accompanying me for a few years , he said my head game and striking overall were good but he mentioned that hand to the hip problem when I try and hit big shots was still a problem and whenever I do that I create a massive opening for my opponent.
I know u didn't ask but I felt like sharing sorry

That'd be the perfect guy to tap you (again lightly) each time you drop them to the hips. Having it pointed out in the moment is the easiest way to start actively being conscious of when you're doing it and adjusting in the moment

 

[fran.cis.pt]

That'd be the perfect guy to tap you (again lightly) each time you drop them to the hips. Having it pointed out in the moment is the easiest way to start actively being conscious of when you're doing it and adjusting in the moment

Yeah I forgot to tell you I asked him that too
Hes a great guy too, rlly enjoy training with him