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Old 07-13-2007, 10:08 AM   #14
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Re: Learning more from a 9 yr old?

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So, for example, atemi. If I feint to his face as he punches to the stomach, the ikkyo wrist take is much more effective. When I just try to catch the wrist, I fail often. We very rarely integrate atemi into waza at the dojo.
Also I have to move four or five times faster to sidestep his punch, the slow motion punches in the dojo are entirely different.
This paragraph leads to several ways to enhance your practice.
1. Do some research: the original way of performing ikkyo (as done pre-WW2 and still in Iwama circles I beleive) was to strike to the face and then do ikkyo on uke's blocking arm.
2. Research and analyse techniques: I was taught to focus on controlling the elbow to do ikkyo. Actually, initial control of the arm is in my opinion always at the elbow. So question everything. Get exposed to as many different teachers as you possibly can.
3. Change the way you train. Ask for a better/faster attack. Most people attack in 'safe mode' for the sake of a pleasant training experience, yet are willing to give a more serious attack if asked.

Joep
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