It's optional in our club, although the instructor insists that "newbies" wear headgear. Personally I find them irritating. Looking at a video...
My instructor was one of the FC guys - unfortunately he lost. I taped it, so when I get to convert it to digital I'll post it up for you to have...
Had my first ever LCon fight today and got beat :( It was in the low grades, -95kg weight. I'm a red belt and the fellow who beat me was a...
I train at Oakham, Rutland. I've just ordered that book too, thanks for that :D
Yeah, it's my first comp. I'm a bit nervous but having sparred with a couple of guys the same grade as me I'm pretty confident. It's just when I...
Been a while since I posted, (busy training). I'll be competing in this comp and am really looking forward to it. Ever since my (disastrous)...
I'll ask our instructor tonight and post any info after training for you.
Hiroji, cheers for that link. There's quite a bit of useful stuff on utube - I thought it was just for video funnies ;) Certainly will,...
Cheers for the good advice and encouragement fellas. One thing I was told (and I never even realised) was that I was throwing jabs ok, but...
Thanks for the input guys. I'll bear your advice in mind next time I'm getting pummelled :)
Oh dear :cry: I got a right good kicking, and the 2 guys I was sparring with were taking it easy too. While they were kicking (and punching)...
Couldn't be bothered getting the sand so just kept the water. It's actually ok once I realised I can't kick it too hard otherwise it does fall...
It never hurts me unless I catch someone's elbow :eek: Does it hurt all the time? or only when you kick certain parts of their body? If it...
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