@wyldejackyl
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Nono, you’re precisely right. It’s just that saying it and thinking it are entirely different than actually DOING it. If I haven’t quit yet, I won’t be quitting. The last time I thought about quitting was the 2nd class I ever took in L1. I’ve stuck it out, advanced, and improved since then, there’s no reason to think I can’t get past it- it’s just frustrating. I have some really good days, and some really shitty days..I’m just trying to figure out what I do different between the two so I can tip the odds in my favor. I’ve learned alot about myself along the way, but sometimes I just get stuck. Thanks for the advice!
Re: How to relax while sparring?
quote \”G.V.\:Sounds like Bert got y’all doing something new in fight class.As for relaxing while sparring thru rounds, I’ve grown to question all that point sparring nonsense in ‘reality’ based self defense, anyways. I used to spar with Gary (is he still there?), would land everything I’d throw at him only to be bum-rushed by the mofo and slammed against the wall (he outweighs me by a hundred # or so). A year of being slammed against a wall while I’m chill like phil. I look back on that and dunno if it added much to preparing me for an attack in a dim parking lot.
I think it was Eric’s idea this time!
Gary is still there, and yes he still does rush at you. I just move to the side, just like I do with the rest of the big guys. They don’t bother me as much as the tall guys do. I just don’t have the reach to get them from afar (while they are hitting me), nor the speed to get inside without taking a few.
I’d like to test up to L3, but this had made me re-think my entire philosophy. As much as I’m getting tired of the same L2 stuff, I’m fearful that if I don’t get sparring down, that I won’t be prepared for the next level. If Bert thinks I can do it, I’ll do it- I’d trust his judgement over mine any day.As for relaxing, I tried to give it another shot Saturday. 50 minutes straight, 2 minute rounds 30s rest in between. We had some people sitting out after a few rounds so I took a round off because of the odd number, and noticed I wasn’t breathing nearly as hard as usual. Hell, I shadowboxed for most of that round instead of standing there doing nothing. The only other break I took was because I took a bad shot right in the solar plexus- the worst part was that I even saw it coming, but I just wasn’t fast enough and it was too late by then. I tried, after every \”engagement\” to take a step back and re-assess what was going on and what just happened..but quickly forget about it and un-tense my muscles. It’s bad enough I still have to consciously think sometimes to move my head, or to stay on the balls of my feet or whatever, but relaxing helped A LOT. Meaning, at the end of class when I’m usually lucky to be able to see straight, if I haven’t already sat 2-3 rounds out already…this time I was lightly winded and watching everyone else gasp for breath. Now THAT was a good feeling! I noticed my hands didn’t feel as heavy, and I could wait my opponent out a lot easier, than some of my previous attempts at going \”all in\” at first, then tiring too early before the round was over.
Yes, relaxation is key. I wouldn’t say I’ve mastered it, but at least I’ve seen how it helps. Thanks for the advice! Anything else I should know?
I train at BGMA as well but saw the school you’re talking about..it’s on Touhy, right? It would be a lot more convenient for me to fight there instead, but I’m comfortable with where I’m at now, even if the drive is a little longer – I’m not in Park Ridge, but about 200′ from the border!
They haven’t facilitated anything except free speech. If you’re against that, you’re against everything you serve for. As far as investigations go and personal liability and all that..well..people are entitled to do what they want. Posting to a website is not criminal, unless they are soliciting minors for deviant acts..in that case, by all means, go get ’em.
