I didn't like it AT ALL. I started off well, just jabbing him with simple scoring punches, with literally no power on it. Then my sparring partner comes back with some HUGE shots. I could have easily punched through his guard and hurt him, but we were told to go easy so I did. He was constantly stopped every time he threw more than one punch, but he didn't stop throwing them. I felt I won the rounds still, but those shots were completely uncalled for.:bart
Sparring isn't about winning, but about learning. I guess you didn't learn a thing in your session. Anyway, you should've hurt him.
With the best will in the world sometimes it gets tough in there. it shouldnt happen but it does! Give as good as you get basically! Iv not been sparring long and iv found myself doing it! Sometimes someone more experienced than me starts enjoying themselves too much lol but just give some back! :good
No, it wasn't like that, this is just me being a bit angry and channeling it into my post's. You know what I mean? It was pretty discouraging. I don't know if I want to do that twice a week. I've only had three classes so far.
It will get better as your skills improve. We all face assholes that can't control their strength and go all out, it just happens sometimes.
You've only had three sessions so far. Like RDJ said, you'll always meet assholes. It will be much better when your skills improve. Just keep going, train hard and don't give up.
Well you shouldnt have been stupid enough to think he would have listened and gone easy. You should have fired back at him when he did that, focussing on your technique. I suppose like the others said you always get guys who try and knock your head off in sparring, and as you get a few fights under your belt, its no big deal having to spar them. i havent sparred one in a while, although a while ago i sparred some inexperienced kid who occasionally came trying to throw big shots but i layed a few counters on him and he dropped back and respected me more, and several months ago i sparred some semi beginner who was pretty talented, and quite a bit taller, and he'd been sparring the others beginners and whooping them just because he had that natural aptitude, faster hands, natural aggression. So anyway i sparred him and beat the hell out of him just everytime he came forward i just countered and followed up, but we kept sparring and his skills increased dramatically (both because he was talented and because they had to, otherwise he would keep getting his ass whooped) and now about 6 months later we spar on relatively even terms most of the time. Sometimes if a person is strong mentally and wants to keep getting better, a bit of beating can really spur them on.
3 sessions is a bit early to start sparring, but just dont be a punchbag if someone is going ott give them some back it is the coaches responsibility to control the sparring
Just get more active. If your too calm, and not really in your zone the punches will hurt more. Keep a clear mind, but be ready to take some punishment. Easier said then done, I know. Good Luck bro.
everyone has a bad spar were you just feel completely outclassed and useless but just try and learn somethin from them keep ya head up and work hard
