Freesparring with Rick Day 2

Two of the hardest lessons I ever had to learn were to be willing to hit and to be willing to be hit yet still keep going. I find that before any other lessons can be learned, these two must be down correctly and often.

I find it is all too easy to get into the bad habit of concentrating on ‘winning’ or ‘losing’ a freesparring bout.

This exercise is necessary for several other reasons. I can place an emphasis on maintaining a certain distance. I can also practice on how to close the gap. Circling and the like can all be done during a freesparring exercise.

Speeding up and slowing down the pace are ways to introduce new techniques, tactics and concepts.

Without prejudice