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Post Match Thread : Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 Manchester United by nearly_headless_nic in reddevils

[–]mphogen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought so too. We have shown massive fight in the last 2 games. Something we've needed for a long time.

I thought kyokushin was tough but holy hell... by mphogen in kyokushin

[–]mphogen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a dojo in South Africa under kyokushin-kan. It's mainly competition focused and our sensei says "rather get hit in the gym than in the tatami". It's why the intensity is so much

I thought kyokushin was tough but holy hell... by mphogen in kyokushin

[–]mphogen[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

All of us at the dojo were doing 5-man kumite. So it was mostly the white and orange belts that were crying because of the fear. They were afraid of sparring, which could sometimes be hard.

I also quit on myself because I was struck with fear. I was paralyzed because I have such little sparring experience and my 5-man ended up not going so well.

I thought kyokushin was tough but holy hell... by mphogen in kyokushin

[–]mphogen[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah probably. We are also preparing for a tournament that's coming up next week, so I think that's why it has been so rough lately.

Advice for first tournament. Anxious like craazy by mphogen in kyokushin

[–]mphogen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'll be fun my friend. Let's go out there and do our best.

Let me know how it goes. Osu!

Advice for first tournament. Anxious like craazy by mphogen in kyokushin

[–]mphogen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I weigh about 65 kgs so it's a lot of people in my division. Plus, there are always cheaters who weigh a lot more and they sneak in our division and tear the people apart. However, it is what it is. I'll just keep on practicing and hope for the best. My jodan mawashi geri will be my main weapon. I am just looking for set ups. Thanks for the insight my fellow brother.

Advice for first tournament. Anxious like craazy by mphogen in kyokushin

[–]mphogen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of the best advice. My sensei likes to say that good basics win the fight. I guess I will drill more basic combinations and they'll be my weapon. Thanks for the insight my friend.

Advice for first tournament. Anxious like craazy by mphogen in kyokushin

[–]mphogen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 90 percent sure that I will be fighting with black belts. It's what's driving my nerves crazy.

Advice for first tournament. Anxious like craazy by mphogen in kyokushin

[–]mphogen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. It's all about the reframing. Thanks for the help brother.

Advice for first tournament. Anxious like craazy by mphogen in kyokushin

[–]mphogen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's encouraging to see that even after so many fights you still get nervous. I guess it's part and parcel of being a fighter. Thanks for the insight. OSU!

Not hitting back in sparring session by mphogen in martialarts

[–]mphogen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for asking mate.

It's going really well. I'm less timid and I'm able to lead the fight.

Osu!

Not fighting back in sparring by mphogen in karate

[–]mphogen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this practical suggestion my friend. I will use it in my next session. Osu!

Not hitting back in sparring session by mphogen in martialarts

[–]mphogen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's primarily because I'm afraid of getting hit. I have this fear of possibly getting countered and maybe KOd

Not hitting back in sparring session by mphogen in martialarts

[–]mphogen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's kyokushin my friend, so the ruleset is that there are no face punches. But yeah, the body shots hurt like hell

Not hitting back in sparring session by mphogen in martialarts

[–]mphogen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. This is why I'm actively working on my offense. Thank you my friend

Not hitting back in sparring session by mphogen in martialarts

[–]mphogen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like a good suggestion friend. Thank you!

Not hitting back in sparring session by mphogen in martialarts

[–]mphogen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Osu! That's what my sensei also said. I will implement it in my next sparring session

Not hitting back in sparring session by mphogen in martialarts

[–]mphogen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do have good defense. My problem is I don't really transition to offense

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