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Originally Posted by JBrainard
The OP said nothing about looking for a new dojo, he was asking about stick sparring. Please have the courtesy to toot your art's horn on another forum.
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bigboywasim: I am going to a dojo right now that does full contact karate, hapkido (throws/locks) and arnis. My instructor said he does not want us to buy the expensive armor for stick fighting. He has decided that we will not spar with sticks. What do you guys think of this?
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Well, let's see:
"My instructor said he does not want us to buy the expensive armor for stick fighting. He has decided that we will not spar with sticks. What do you guys think of this?"
So, he is asking for our opinion. I stated mine, why I think that way, and gave an example of how we do it. At no time did I direct him to any particular FMA system, nor did I tell him to come and train with us. Obviously you have a problem with my opinion, which is fine. But I'll stick to it: If you're supposed to be training a Filipino martial art, and they won't let you spar....look elsewhere.
The OP can listen to my opinion or ignore it. That's his prerogative...just as it is yours.
William
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Mongrel Combative Arts
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All you need is love........and a sharp blade.....a hardwood flat stick......Oh, oh, oh and a Paraordinance lda 14.45 loaded with 230 grain hydra shocks,ranger SXT's or golden sabres