Ring IQ·advanced·July 14, 2024
I Can Hurt My Opponent But I Cannot Finish
01 · The Situation
You hurt them. They are clearly hurt. Something stops you from following up. By the time you move they have recovered. This has happened more than once.
02 · Your Turn
Next time you hurt your partner in sparring, stop and watch instead of following up. What does their guard do? Where do openings appear? Do this three times — observe without acting. On the fourth time, follow up from what you saw. Come back when you have noticed what the hurt moment actually looks like.