Good posts here.
Honestly though I think a lot of martial arts guys fall into this problem, especially those who do not spar allot. I know I do when I haven’t sparred in a while. That is why it is so important to spar especially free sparring. I’ve seen guys with black belt but for one reason or another hadn’t spar in 6mo. Have a real hard time against a yellow belt who has been sparring 3-4 days a week, but has only done karate for six months.
I was told by MT instructor years ago that when I spared I should always have a goal, and don’t be afraid to get hit etc. I think this is very good advice especially for the novice. I always have two or three goals when I spar. Always work the jab (I do this every time I spar), practice getting the clinch, and working deferent short combos. My fav’ short combo is basic but works well- jab, rt.cross, rt. lowkick. Anyway sparring often and regularly is important.
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