dragonboy

burton.. i need some advice on dealing with a certain style. i have a friend who is a capoeira stylist, they have an unorthodox way of moving, and when i get in his zone, they have a wiked spin kick, and multiple attacks. they also can ground fight. sparring with him is a challenge, the question i have is if you have encountered the art in sparring, and tips you may offer. i enjoy sparring with as many arts as i can as it relly helps me learn, about myself. in which i have learned that there are no bad arts, just bad artists. so i have learned alot about myself, and my limitations, which is key in jkd. capoeira train with an off time drum beat, which forms a base of their attacks, from the base of the jinga. i took some lessons in it to get a handle on their concepts, but trying to get into trapping (their one weakness) and apply preasure, is a real challenge. any tips or comments you can "offer" will be appreciated. another thing i have learned is" sparring with a student in any art is easy, but to spar with a master, takes one to beat one"....lee

Burton

I've taken Capoeira, and enjoy it. Great for the body. For sparring, strike your way into a clinch, then work clinch and ground. It will depend upon your proficiency in these ranges, but it is better than standing in their range. Muay Thai is very effective against Capoeira also. Aloha!

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dragonboy

burton...thanx for the great advice, as you say to learn what works you must try against someone resisting you. I am looking into muay thai, the canadian muay thai trainier from calgary alberta lives a few hours drive from me, so i found his gym is a great enviroment to learn. they train hard, in all areas, and help you to develop. take care, and keep up the great work....lee

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