Originally posted by jazkiljok
With all the emphasis on good stances in training- how many found themselves using them in actual battle?
Originally posted by Seig
Being as I am nearly wide as I am tall, I find that good solid stances are a must; especially in combat. I have a naturally low center of gravity and by combining that with a good solid stance, it makes me very near immovable.
Originally posted by jazkiljok
With all the emphasis on good stances in training- how many found themselves using them in actual battle?
Opinions, perspectives, anecdotes- all comments welcomed.
:asian:
Originally posted by Blindside
Hi Tess,
Do you guys use leg kicks in your sparring?
Just curious, people in really deep stances often suck up lots of damage to their legs if they are allowed. Do you think that would be a problem for you given your stated "low base stance?"
thanks,
Lamont
Originally posted by Klondike93
I find I'll use a neutral bow for just about everything
Originally posted by Blindside
Hi Tess,
Actually I was referring to people using legs as targets of kicks, and whether that was allowed in your sparring. Alot of deep stances go out the window when you introduce these targets to your sparring because the front leg of a deep stance makes way too good a target to pass up.
Leg targets are usually the thigh, inside or outside, and the calf.
Just curious,
Lamont
Originally posted by Seig
Being as I am nearly wide as I am tall, I find that good solid stances are a must; especially in combat. I have a naturally low center of gravity and by combining that with a good solid stance, it makes me very near immovable.
Originally posted by Goldendragon7
if tippy toes Castillo can sweep him...... hee hee:rofl:
or bounce off.......
Originally posted by Goldendragon7
Well, that is the base....... you probably don't even realize the transitions yet. Film yourself and watch it slow mo........
see how many stances you can find........
Remember.....
the definition of Stance......
It is a snapshot of motion!
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Originally posted by KenpoTess
Ahh ok Lamont, sorry bout that.. this Old age fusion comes on slow but deadly
as Seig says.. the upper belts are only allowed to kick below the waist.. we use leg sweeps (front leg only) etc.. I'm more of a hand person myself, and tend to get where I'm going without having to rely heavily on the kicks.. hence my ability to fight low stance .. I use alot of body movement when I fight too.. I'm not quite sure how to explain what I mean .. hahaa.. Maybe Seig or Stickdummy or someone who's sparred me can help out here
Since I don't 'see' myself as others do
Tess