Hard Sparring might be KILLING Your Gains!
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Are you sparring too hard? Hard sparring might be killing your gains! In this video I explain why sparring is a training tool and how to improve your fencing skills without risking injuries or missing training. I suggest sparring at a lighter intensity most of your time to try new techniques and develop broader fencing skills, while still using full protective gear. Find out why a balance between hard and soft sparring is crucial for skill development and preparation for competition. Watch now and take your fencing to the next level!
My main points:
1.) Sparring is a training tool and should not be mistaken for fighting or competition.
2.) Hard sparring can lead to injuries and missed training, which can hinder skill development.
3.) Hard sparring may not provide enough incentive to try new techniques and develop broader fencing skills due to the fear of getting hurt.
4.) Lower intensity sparring with full gear and protective equipment allows for more meaningful training time, while reducing risk of injury.
5.) A balance between hard and softer sparring is important for skill development and preparation for competition.
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Jeff never gets old 😁
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I think you touched on this topic in a very graceful manner.
Thanks a lot!
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I don't spar hard enough smh
Imo if you don't do "practice fights" or "hard sparring" and only push yourself to the limits during competitions you're not preparing optimally. There are different splits and I agree that dutch style "always go ham" is... Suboptimal let's say, especially for brain and joint health, but imo one full intensity session every two-four weeks is necessary to show you where you really are with your progress. Same goes for friendly bouts with other clubs if it's possible for you (europe is dense af and we have good trains so it's probably easy to set up, not that I actually do it outside of mma context)
That's exactly what he says though?
So is that how people see us? :P Not sure about other clubs in the country, but we do actually have a very similar philosophy to sparring as Martin explains. I always have to adjust a bit when I go elsewhere and friendly sparring gets a bit harder than what I'm used to. :P
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Answer usually in the middle. Context matters.
Excellent points! :)
Grazie! :)
Wise words, good points & nice video! Thx! 👍👍👍
Thanks, glad you like it :)
Very cool, thanks for the advice!
My pleasure!
Good Video! What are the most important points for optimal light sparring? Do you still strike wirh your average speed but less force?
That depends a bit on the student. For advanced fencers: Basically you can go as fast a possible, but the restriction is that all hits need to be controlled (not hurt your partner). Another restriction would be use of training time. If you gas out after a few minutes and need more time for pauses than actual training, go a bit more relaxed. Last restriction (especially for beginners / intermediates): If you can't tell what happened within a bout, you are going too fast to actually learn.
@@SchildwachePotsdam I totally agree with the point you are making in this video. "For advanced fencers: Basically you can go as fast a possible, but the restriction is that all hits need to be controlled (not hurt your partner)."=> well, this should also be the case in competition, right? Should I interpret this as, take care of this with even more attention than in a competition bout, and with a lower threshold for what "hurt" means? As in, in competition a bruise is ok, but in sparring try to not even create a bruise?
@@petrawestveer5736 Well yes, always shot for safety first of course, but in training place an even higher emphasis on it. Ideally we never even bruise someone, but that's not super realistic for our sport when stakes get slightly higher.