Sparring Issues

***WhiteShark*** · Posted On: 6/22/2011 8:17am

Sparring hard without shin pads and 16oz gloves on a bi-weekly basis is just stupid and inviting injury. Go elsewhere before your career is cut short.

**Boneless** · Posted On: 6/22/2011 9:25am

just leave if he takes no time explaining you, you do not owe him an explanation for leaving

***Omega Supreme*** · Posted On: 6/22/2011 9:36am

Originally Posted by battlefields

*wipes tear of happiness from eye* That's the nicest thing I have ever seen you write.

Seriously, everyone needs to read the Youth MMA page on that website, the last bit down the bottom. Cobra Kai! http://www.leaguelineup.com/miscinfo...a&sid=49773589

Actually that's pretty good for kids to learn as opposed to what I make my kids say.

**CoffeeFan** · Posted On: 6/22/2011 11:05am

Originally Posted by Gaven Small

He is very approachable just fire and brimstone when it comes to mma he only believes in beating the **** out of others. all he talks about all he preaches, has "embrace the violence" on his gi and when youre on the ground his coaching is "**** him up" or get" your lazy ass up"

Sounds to me like he wants his gym to be a small circle of pro and ammy fighters who can spar hard and don't require a lot of instruction. There is nothing wrong with that, but it certainly isn't a place for a beginner to develop a strong foundation.

Look at some other gyms and see if they are a better fit for you.

**submessenger** · Posted On: 6/22/2011 11:30am

Originally Posted by Omega Supreme

Actually that's pretty good for kids to learn as opposed to what I make my kids say.

I'll bite... what do you make your kids say?

***Omega Supreme*** · Posted On: 6/22/2011 11:34am

Long version or short version?

**syberia** · Posted On: 6/22/2011 11:38am

Whichever's better.

OP, I personally agree with the general concensus. Sparring is good, but instruction has it's place and if you're not enjoying yourself then you're not learning much anyway.

Find a school that allows you to spar, learn, and have fun.

***Omega Supreme*** · Posted On: 6/22/2011 11:45am

Originally Posted by syberia

Whichever's better.

.....loaded statement:
Long version:

I live the way of the warrior
Courage is my shield
Honor is my armor
Discipline is my sword

The way of the warrior is a lonely one

Ready to protect I seek the path to peace
I will always do what is right
In triumph I gain Humility
In Defeat I gain Wisdom

**syberia** · Posted On: 6/22/2011 11:49am

Originally Posted by Omega Supreme

.....loaded statement:

It's nearly 3am. Everything is loaded.

Long version:

I live the way of the warrior
Courage is my shield
Honor is my armor
Discipline is my sword

The way of the warrior is a lonely one

Ready to protect I seek the path to peace
I will always do what is right
In triumph I gain Humility
In Defeat I gain Wisdom

Nice. To the point, if not a little corny. I like the last two lines especially.