Damian Mavis
Master Black Belt
What's your experience with the fear of getting hit? The fear of pain, the fear of the unknown and how to overcome it.
Damian Mavis
Honour TKD
Damian Mavis
Honour TKD
Originally posted by Damian Mavis
What's your experience with the fear of getting hit? The fear of pain, the fear of the unknown and how to overcome it.
Damian Mavis
Honour TKD
Originally posted by PAUL
When breaking someones fear of getting hit, some level of control needs to be used. It is not wise to pair up someone with a less experienced fighter for their 1st few sparring match's. The other person may lack control which will turn the experience into a bad one, thus confirming their fear. It is better to pair them with an experienced instructor who has the control to push them just a little past their limits without hurting them, or making it a bad experience for them.
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Originally posted by Eggman
i disagree, at least with a white you know they are a white belt and should expect a lack of control. My problem is with upper belts who should be a white, that is the problem. With the topic at hand, getting hit in sparring class does not compare to being hit out on the streets. Dont be lulled into selfconfidence if someone 80 pounds heavier hits you and it doesnt hurt. Pad on pad does not and will never compare to barenuckle on flesh.
Originally posted by Eggman
i disagree, at least with a white you know they are a white belt and should expect a lack of control. My problem is with upper belts who should be a white, that is the problem. With the topic at hand, getting hit in sparring class does not compare to being hit out on the streets. Dont be lulled into selfconfidence if someone 80 pounds heavier hits you and it doesnt hurt. Pad on pad does not and will never compare to barenuckle on flesh.