Tips on how to improve sparring ability. Sport karate with sparring gear.

Hello, Guys this is Master Griffin of www.mastergriffin.com and Griffin Martial Arts
One of main tips in sparring that i try and teach my students is what i called emotional DNA
or personality quadrants. I coined the term The INNER D.E.A.L.,
first one DRIVER this person--> my way or the highway, the "A" type, pushy and direct
tip #1
for drivers use your god given ability to strike first, that is blast across the line
tip#2 basic reverse snap punch, but use the floor to push off with, use the body lean, be aware of the counter kicker

the second one is the EXPRESSIVE. This person loves the drama--> center of attention, they love flash and music rhythms
tip #1
broken rhythm --> like a basketball cross over dribble (ankle breaker), bounce and quick change of directions
tip#2 advanced reverse snap punch--> bounce and use foward kick fakes the BOOM punch with a LOUD YELL
AIMIABLE tip #1
block and counter --> like a basketball Center Blocking a shot towards thier own team mate to go down the court and score, not just block a shot out of bounds),


tip#2 timed and very accurate reverse snap punch--> aticapate the attacker and their weapon--> Block then BOOM punch try and avoid those who how fake a lot
LOGICAL
tip #1
mental awareness and past pefromances --> like a basketball coach knowing who to foul in the last seconds of a gme (the one who is most likley to miss ) angles, directions and best weapon to use for each situation.
tip#2 logical reverse snap punch--> shift to side, tap lead arm out of your way and BOOM punch

I will try and create a video podcasts on this and other topics

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