And the 4th years are scaring me a bit. Meta-message: Anatomy Sucks.
I'll find out on Monday.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Being a bad paterner Part Deux
Ok. So after I bitched and moaned about getting my rib broken...
I broke two ribs of a brown belt.
At 6'7" 235ish (down from 250!) I can actually throw a nasty jump spin side kick. I fight mostly as a right leg kicker and a typical response is for my opponent to block/eat a round kick and fade away in a CCW direction. Generally, that will put them in the prime position for the jump spin side. However, if they rush in trying to get past my kicking range, and don't know I have that kick as an option, they'll eat it in the ribs. Bill moved in quick, so thankfully, I wasn't fully extended, but it was still enough to mess up 2 ribs. Complete unintentional mistake on my part and a tactical error on his.
So what makes this situation different than when my rib was broke?
NOTHING.
As the upperbelt, I have the responsibility to respond at the speed and pressure of the underbelt. I am also responsible to lead by example, throw controlled techniques. If I push myself, I should do so in a manner which is safe for both me and my partner. Good brownbelts are hard to find.
Don't break em.
I broke two ribs of a brown belt.
At 6'7" 235ish (down from 250!) I can actually throw a nasty jump spin side kick. I fight mostly as a right leg kicker and a typical response is for my opponent to block/eat a round kick and fade away in a CCW direction. Generally, that will put them in the prime position for the jump spin side. However, if they rush in trying to get past my kicking range, and don't know I have that kick as an option, they'll eat it in the ribs. Bill moved in quick, so thankfully, I wasn't fully extended, but it was still enough to mess up 2 ribs. Complete unintentional mistake on my part and a tactical error on his.
So what makes this situation different than when my rib was broke?
NOTHING.
As the upperbelt, I have the responsibility to respond at the speed and pressure of the underbelt. I am also responsible to lead by example, throw controlled techniques. If I push myself, I should do so in a manner which is safe for both me and my partner. Good brownbelts are hard to find.
Don't break em.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
This Guy Broke My Rib
Just to clarify. This is the guy who broke my rib. He hits like a freight train. He's a very nice guy too. I just think he forgot what half-speed means.
Doesn't he look happy he is going to hit someone?
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, October 27, 2008
Bando or Bandon't there is no try.
Getting an alternative view on any martial topic can be mind blowing.
My school has been friends with a Bando practitioner for many years. He just ran a sparring seminar for us focusing on their approach to continuous sparring.
Point sparring deals with the very first exchange of what will be an extended exchange (on average). Continuous sparring is judged on positioning, scores, and fight control. It's a good way to get rid of the bad habits found in point-stop fighting.
The seminar was eye opening and included new concepts on blocking and striking and provided a good lesson in how to be a good partner. The Japanese talk about the social contract between martial arts practitioners, an agreement to adhere to certain rules and approaches to fighting. Without this unstated agreement, there would be no safety. My partner during one portion of the seminar didn't adhere to the goal of a "half-speed" drill.
He broke my rib.
It took me about half-an-hour to realize I was injured, but it prevented me from finishing the seminar and makes it less likely I'll trust this guy to not injure me in the future. When you are partnering someone it is imperative that you pay attention to instructions and adhere to both sides of the social contract. If you do that you'll learn more, be injured less frequently and have more fun with your practice.
My school has been friends with a Bando practitioner for many years. He just ran a sparring seminar for us focusing on their approach to continuous sparring.
Point sparring deals with the very first exchange of what will be an extended exchange (on average). Continuous sparring is judged on positioning, scores, and fight control. It's a good way to get rid of the bad habits found in point-stop fighting.
The seminar was eye opening and included new concepts on blocking and striking and provided a good lesson in how to be a good partner. The Japanese talk about the social contract between martial arts practitioners, an agreement to adhere to certain rules and approaches to fighting. Without this unstated agreement, there would be no safety. My partner during one portion of the seminar didn't adhere to the goal of a "half-speed" drill.
He broke my rib.
It took me about half-an-hour to realize I was injured, but it prevented me from finishing the seminar and makes it less likely I'll trust this guy to not injure me in the future. When you are partnering someone it is imperative that you pay attention to instructions and adhere to both sides of the social contract. If you do that you'll learn more, be injured less frequently and have more fun with your practice.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Serious Training?
Andre Bertel is a nutjob. Seriously, just read his blog here.
But us mortals can in fact learn from the obsessive among us.
At friday night workouts, I tend to be unfocused and have trouble sticking to my game plan.
Andre does it right. He has planned workouts. He does his thinking BEFORE the training. He's like a walking Nike ad. Just do it. My homework for myself is to create a menu of workouts that I can pick from. I've got my material, so now I need repetitions.
Man that guy knows hot to train.
Oh and a favorite saying of mine:
Talk does not cook rice - Johnny S.
But us mortals can in fact learn from the obsessive among us.
At friday night workouts, I tend to be unfocused and have trouble sticking to my game plan.
Andre does it right. He has planned workouts. He does his thinking BEFORE the training. He's like a walking Nike ad. Just do it. My homework for myself is to create a menu of workouts that I can pick from. I've got my material, so now I need repetitions.
Man that guy knows hot to train.
Oh and a favorite saying of mine:
Talk does not cook rice - Johnny S.
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