>also probably because of someone who outmuscled me kept landing straight rights one day and there was nothing I could do about it, so I'm hesitant to go inside against the bigger guys
did this guy just keep hitting you with one two combos? (eg jab, cross)?
My sparring partner is an ex karate'er and hence very fast. However he's also bout 6'2 and built like a shithouse lol, and he can fight. However, it works my speed lol. As you see in boxing, a good jab can control opponents - You need to make sure you've got a good block to contain it and stop followups - if you know or can work quickly enough when you see the cross coming, you need to sidestep. Preferably outside, but any kind of avoidance will do = especially in Thai, people seem to prefer avoiding than having to guard or block. If someone is throwing massive straights in your direction, it tires you out, and also stops you coming forward-
hence, make sure you work around and to the sides, especially if the guy is using the punches for power (eg he isnt throwing a kick or another punch after the one two, eg if he knows he can control you he will try and move you around and land some heavy hits as well), and you can get excellent counter hook openings. Just make sure he doesnt duck (uh oh) lol. There are always openings to be found you just gotta find them - and have the speed to implement them. I've spent a lot of time on my footwork after training with karate and TKD guys that were simply so quick it made life VERy difficult. |