Comments on: “Keep Those Hands Down!” – An Unusual Tip http://www.ikigaiway.com/2009/keep-those-hands-down-an-unusual-sparring-tip/ Ikigai - exploring traditional karate and martial arts. A karate and martial arts blog that explores theory, philosophy, technique, and more. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jesse Crouch http://www.ikigaiway.com/2009/keep-those-hands-down-an-unusual-sparring-tip/comment-page-1/#comment-5664 Jesse Crouch Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:35:03 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=1142#comment-5664 I recommend the non-aggressive stance as well. The folded, but un-crossed arms stance is great. One hand across the body and hand on the chin like you're thinking is good too. It puts your hand closer to your head which is where a lot of attacks start. I recommend the non-aggressive stance as well. The folded, but un-crossed arms stance is great.

One hand across the body and hand on the chin like you’re thinking is good too. It puts your hand closer to your head which is where a lot of attacks start.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.ikigaiway.com/2009/keep-those-hands-down-an-unusual-sparring-tip/comment-page-1/#comment-12212 Anonymous Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:35:00 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=1142#comment-12212 I recommend the non-aggressive stance as well. The folded, but un-crossed arms stance is great. One hand across the body and hand on the chin like you're thinking is good too. It puts your hand closer to your head which is where a lot of attacks start. I recommend the non-aggressive stance as well. The folded, but un-crossed arms stance is great.

One hand across the body and hand on the chin like you’re thinking is good too. It puts your hand closer to your head which is where a lot of attacks start.

]]> By: Don’t Wear Martial Arts On Your Sleeve | Ikigai | Blogging the Martial Way http://www.ikigaiway.com/2009/keep-those-hands-down-an-unusual-sparring-tip/comment-page-1/#comment-5218 Don’t Wear Martial Arts On Your Sleeve | Ikigai | Blogging the Martial Way Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:30:00 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=1142#comment-5218 [...] Dj: U should neva put ur hands in a fight, sparring, even wen u practice. Keep ur hands up teaches u 2 keep ur guard... [...] [...] Dj: U should neva put ur hands in a fight, sparring, even wen u practice. Keep ur hands up teaches u 2 keep ur guard… [...]

]]> By: Dj http://www.ikigaiway.com/2009/keep-those-hands-down-an-unusual-sparring-tip/comment-page-1/#comment-5139 Dj Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:27:08 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=1142#comment-5139 U should neva put ur hands in a fight, sparring, even wen u practice. Keep ur hands up teaches u 2 keep ur guard thats wat makes it harder for ur oppent 2 get 2 n u can parry n get into ur targets space n fight back. Keep ur hands once ur in allows u 2 make faster n more powerful strikes cuz he couldnt get 2 u then u have him U should neva put ur hands in a fight, sparring, even wen u practice. Keep ur hands up teaches u 2 keep ur guard thats wat makes it harder for ur oppent 2 get 2 n u can parry n get into ur targets space n fight back. Keep ur hands once ur in allows u 2 make faster n more powerful strikes cuz he couldnt get 2 u then u have him

]]> By: Dj http://www.ikigaiway.com/2009/keep-those-hands-down-an-unusual-sparring-tip/comment-page-1/#comment-12211 Dj Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:27:00 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=1142#comment-12211 U should neva put ur hands in a fight, sparring, even wen u practice. Keep ur hands up teaches u 2 keep ur guard thats wat makes it harder for ur oppent 2 get 2 n u can parry n get into ur targets space n fight back. Keep ur hands once ur in allows u 2 make faster n more powerful strikes cuz he couldnt get 2 u then u have him U should neva put ur hands in a fight, sparring, even wen u practice. Keep ur hands up teaches u 2 keep ur guard thats wat makes it harder for ur oppent 2 get 2 n u can parry n get into ur targets space n fight back. Keep ur hands once ur in allows u 2 make faster n more powerful strikes cuz he couldnt get 2 u then u have him

]]> By: Matt’s List of 5 Very Bad Martial Arts Ideas | Ikigai | Blogging the Martial Way http://www.ikigaiway.com/2009/keep-those-hands-down-an-unusual-sparring-tip/comment-page-1/#comment-4799 Matt’s List of 5 Very Bad Martial Arts Ideas | Ikigai | Blogging the Martial Way Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:21:45 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=1142#comment-4799 [...] Matthew: BBM: Haha, yes that is a particular disconcerting tactic of his. Chris: You’re definitely right, it... [...] [...] Matthew: BBM: Haha, yes that is a particular disconcerting tactic of his. Chris: You’re definitely right, it… [...]

]]> By: Matthew http://www.ikigaiway.com/2009/keep-those-hands-down-an-unusual-sparring-tip/comment-page-1/#comment-4797 Matthew Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:13:25 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=1142#comment-4797 BBM: Haha, yes that is a particular disconcerting tactic of his. Chris: You're definitely right, it can be risky. That's why I wanted to start off this post by saying - hey, learn to keep your hands up because it's a good idea. But...there are other things you can do. As for kata, it's not that it teaches you to keep your downs - it recognizes that the hands are down in a natural state. That's awesome about the beard. If I could grow a half decent one, I would totally do that. BBM: Haha, yes that is a particular disconcerting tactic of his.

Chris: You’re definitely right, it can be risky. That’s why I wanted to start off this post by saying – hey, learn to keep your hands up because it’s a good idea. But…there are other things you can do.

As for kata, it’s not that it teaches you to keep your downs – it recognizes that the hands are down in a natural state.

That’s awesome about the beard. If I could grow a half decent one, I would totally do that.

]]> By: Matthew http://www.ikigaiway.com/2009/keep-those-hands-down-an-unusual-sparring-tip/comment-page-1/#comment-12210 Matthew Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:13:00 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=1142#comment-12210 BBM: Haha, yes that is a particular disconcerting tactic of his. Chris: You're definitely right, it can be risky. That's why I wanted to start off this post by saying - hey, learn to keep your hands up because it's a good idea. But...there are other things you can do. As for kata, it's not that it teaches you to keep your downs - it recognizes that the hands are down in a natural state. That's awesome about the beard. If I could grow a half decent one, I would totally do that. BBM: Haha, yes that is a particular disconcerting tactic of his.

Chris: You’re definitely right, it can be risky. That’s why I wanted to start off this post by saying – hey, learn to keep your hands up because it’s a good idea. But…there are other things you can do.

As for kata, it’s not that it teaches you to keep your downs – it recognizes that the hands are down in a natural state.

That’s awesome about the beard. If I could grow a half decent one, I would totally do that.

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