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Making It Real…with hand targets:

Posted by Instructor & School Teacher : Julie on 7/22/2010 to Training Tips & Drills
Julie B.

I was working with my beginner students on sparring segments.  They don’t actually spar yet, they are learning timing, control, and distance.  We were working on the combination: backfist, punch, round kick.  I had them practice on the heavy bags and I even put on sparring gear and let them use me!

They could do the moves, but it just wasn’t fluid.  That’s when I got out the hand targets.    I put one on each hand and had them connect with the target.  As they got more confident, I moved backward, sideways, or forward, forcing them to adjust to meet the target.  It was great!  I tried it again, only I “hid” the target behind my back and they couldn’t strike until I brought it forward.  I really saw a difference in my kids.  They are starting to watch for openings.

Well, that was my Monday night.  I would love to hear other ideas and drills.  What are you doing and what equipment are you using to help with beginning sparring?

~Julie
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