JUDO Novice

How long do you have to wait before you spar? And can the training you learn before sparring in the ring be helpful in a Street altercation?

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mike

If you have a pool of willing participants why wait? getting punched in the nose now is going to hurt just as bad 3 months from now.



thanks,

mike

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Edge

Start right away. Best way to learn to fight (spar) is to fight (spar). You shoud at least spar before you use your techniques in the street, remember int the street all goes knives, sticks, guns multiple attackers don't be to anxious to fight in the street you can get seriously hurt or killed. street fighters/ thugs no how to cause pain , some will even kill ya so don't get to big for your britches after a few M/A-self Defense lessons.
Best of Luck
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crazyjoe380

the sooner the better..

you will never learn if u dont go in the ring..

u dont have to go hard.. just tell homeboy to take it easy. as u go along u'll do better..

first learn the basic technics and do it..

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dave_UK_MT

I started Muay Thai 2 months ago and we did some 'proper' sparring for the first time last week. Its alright saying just go straight to it but you need to have at leats some mastery of the technique before trying to attack and defend against an animated opponent.
If you just go for it you'll find it quickly degenerates into a bitch slappin contest with neither one of you getting your blocks or attacks to work correctly.

It is the best way to train though, I was absolutely knackered after 45 minutes of trying not to get my head knocked off.

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NuffSpeed

Sparring is the most important part of training, but I disagree about sparring right away. I'd train hard for at least a few months(preferably 6) before sparring full out(for boxing and kickboxing anyway). If you don't know any techniques, whats the point in trying to make them practical. You could do sparring scenarios for each technique(ie feeding certain strikes and then properly defending). But on the other hand after two months, if your using the techniques you've learned, and sparring with someone else of equal skill, then I'd say go for it. As far as the technique working in the street, any training is good, but I'd only attempt to use ones that compliment your natural abilities.

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seeker

i am on the same line now. as far as I know there is no point in sparrin before you have learned the basics.

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