If, however, you are a kung-fu practitioner, sparring that takes on the form of kickboxing is quite a problem. Unfortunately, the majority of kung-fu practitioners look primarily like kickboxers when they spar.
Usually it means that they can't work their Kung-Fu techniques in semi real-real time so they revert to what works. MT/kick boxing is pretty basic compared to a lot of other arts. But, that's what makes it so effective and workable when the sh!t hits the fan and the adrealine is pumping. Those intricate fine motor movements go out the window. I've posted a few times in the past about my experiences with a co-worker who was a Shoulin/Manits Kung-Fu practitioner. He could work his stuff very well when we were going light. But when we ramped it up, he could pull very little of it off (straight knee got him every time
).
I use the term "escalato" to describe the light sparring that escalates to all out fighting. Usually happens when two guys with egos are sparring technique (weapon or open hand) and one guy scores. Now the other guy has to get a lick in. It ramps up a notch each time and they go back and forth until they're going all out. If you know your students, you know who is prone to doing this so you keep an eye on them and step in when appropriate.
William
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