Simon's Sparring Technique Series Vol. 1

Thank you Sketco.

 

Simon's Sparring Technique Series Vol. 3

This video is based on Attack by Drawing

Attack by drawing is essentially counter fighting. It is initiated by `baiting` an opponent into a commitment. It is a premeditated action and its success depends on luring the opponent into attacking the opening being offered. Subtlety is an essential ingredient, as it must not appear to be a deliberate error or the opponent will not take the opening. Attack by drawing can also be offensive actions by making the opponent react in a set manner to develop your own attack.

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I feel that many are to far out of distance when they spar, which is possibly why many of their attacks fail. There is to much of a get set and go, instead of an "always ready to go".

That get set is read by the opponent, and by the time your attack is half way toward the target the opponent has read it and countered or moved.

Remember that there is a decision making cycle.

• Analyse
• Options
• Choice
• Do

Analyse

In a moment you need to be aware of the different styles you may face.

• Counter puncher
• Rusher
• Croucher and weaver
• Speed left jabber and so on

The above video is on attack by drawing, or counter punching (or kicking), but that is not to say you cannot counter the counter. If you offer the counter the attacker wants, then you can pretty much be sure of what is coming your way. You can then counter against it.
You can certainly programme someone into giving a response.
I shove you, you shove me back.

Options

These are based on your need to maintain distance, control tempo, manage openings etc.
What will set you apart from others is your ability to create and exploit opeinings, rather than leading with your mind.

Your options (which are shown in the videos) depends on your distance. What works in medium range may not work in long range.

You may feint, lead, distract, counter etc.

Choice

Practice is the key to making the correct choices and drills such as 1, 2 3, and 4 step sparring can certainly help, so long as both parties train with some realism.

It is not just striking, but anticipation that needs to be trained.
One person attacking and one defending, or techniques in isolation need to form part of everyones training.

The video above shows how to spot an opening. I call it "watch the turbines".

Doing

Doing (successfully) relies on you controlling distance, angles, tempo changes, good footwork and balance, economy of motion and a whole range of other skills.

All of the above needs to happen in a split second, and by being in contol of the above the opponent (sparring partner) is constantly trying to re-assess.

The self defence guys call it the ooda loop, which is an acronym for observe, orientate, decide and act.

On a simple level by constantly moving and disrupting the opponent you keep him in that loop, never able to quite get set or in position to do as he wants.

TVP Comprehensive Boxing Techniques by Tommy Thompson.

 

Simon's Sparring Technique Series Vol. 4

This video is based on Attack By Combination.

An attack by combination may be defined as a series of two or more attacking motions that flow from one to another naturally. Utilizing the hands and feet either separately or in combination, they are compound attacks, with each opening creating another. Although used in conjunction with feints and all other forms of attack such as a single direct attack, in attack by combination each blow in the series in intended to score. This requires economical motion, tight defence, speed, surprise and determination in execution.

A real simple video giving two examples. One from the viewpoint of the come forward attacker and one from the counter puncher/kicker.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhHF7GDTmY8"]Attack By Combination.wmv - YouTube[/ame]

 

There is one further video to come on the subject of hand immobilisation attacks, or sometimes called attack by trapping.

I have also shot a video showing one of my drills, designed to build up confidence and transition between attack and defensive movements.

If there is something you are not sure of, or something you want to see, then just say.

If it is a case of, "shut up Simon, we're bored now", that's fine too. I can take a hint.

 

Thank you.

We all study different arts and have different rules, but there are similarities, so hopefully some of it makes sense.

 

That's very kind. Thank you.

 

I have some experience with self defence and my own art is a mix of boxing, JKD, Kung FU and FMA.
I have recently begun training with JWT and his RBSD System. I should say though that the drills shown in the videos are mine and don't represent his work.

I use the pads when training my students because I don't believe in punching thin air. It also can lead to hyperextended joints. That and the unrealistic feedback.

My own system does include pangamut/dirty boxing and also dumog (standing grappling).

If you've seen any of the Paul Vunak Strretfighter series then you'll have an idea of my approach.

 

Simon's Sparring Technique Series Vol. 5.

Hand Immobilisation Attack, or Attack By Trapping.

Hand immobilisation (or trapping) tools are necessary when the opponent blocks your single direct attack creating a barrier. In order to continue your attack, you either have to change the line of the attack or remove the barrier. By trapping the barrier becomes immobilised and a new line created for a renewed attack. In addition the opponent is prevented from using the trapped arm (or leg) again.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot5cdZGQx4k"]Hand Immobilisation Attack.wmv - YouTube[/ame]