C.J.W. wrote:You remind me of those MMA guys who believe they've figured out the ultimate reality of fighting and come to the matter-of-fact conclusion that all real fighting looks the same, and it happens to be they way they fight. I only wish it were that simple...
I find the opposite. Many of the top MMA trainers and fighters have traditional martial arts backgrounds and respect them. They are open to new ideas and concepts to fighting, as this is their full time job. They say MMA strategies, concepts, and knowledge are growing, as MMA is relatively young. They say MMA today will not be the same in years from now.
They are more humble and respect their opponents, when it comes to actual fighting. Because, they fight often against other trained fighters and know they can lose their next fight. Most of the time, they say they are not taking their opponent lightly and not looking ahead of their next fight.
C.J.W. wrote:Take a simple roundhouse kick for example, the taekwondo version will look similar to those done in MT, Sanda, kickboxing, and any other art that includes the kick in its repetoire -- to the untrained eye, that is.
Most people understand there are variations in roundhouse kicks. But, it is still a kick. A punch is still a punch. A more powerful kick or punch is worthless if you can't land it on your opponent. Pick the roundhouse kick that is most effective for you and learn how to apply it in a real fight (e.g., setup, timing, etc.).
C.J.W. wrote:While a common move found in different styles may all look alike to the layman, to a well-trained fighter or martial artist, they should be able to tell the difference by observing the subtleties, which is what we as MAists should strive for if we wish to improve and refine our skills.
Many times, beginners to high level fighters know the same techniques (e.g., to kick, punch, throw, etc.) However, there are levels to fighting. The elite fighters know how to apply these techniques using strategy, positioning, control, etc., in a real fight.
C.J.W. wrote:Too many MAists choose to focus on the similarities these days rather than the differences -- too much comparing, but little contrasting.
As mentioned by others, different fighters will have their own flavor. However, all fights will have distance, timing, positioning, etc. How or if a fighter controls these elements in a fight will determine how successful they land their techniques and the outcome of the fight.
I enjoy learning about the differences between TCMA and MMA. However, many times the so-called differences are really a lack of understanding of higher level MMA or fighting.
Strange wrote:不招不架 只有一下
if you keep covering up, you can protect yourself
but it also means that you are in the backfoot, at the weaker position
if you go deeper, it also mean that you are slower than your opponent
so please do not misunderstand to mean that it is correct practice/instruction
to keep blocking and covering under a barrage of punches.
if like this, you always give the upperhand to your opponent.
I agree. Only covering up and taking punches on the arms is not showing a lot of skill.
Overlord wrote:俗雲 : 【拳打不知】,是迅雷不及掩耳。
所謂 : 【不招不架,只是一下,犯了招架,就有十下】。」
This passage actually involves three contexts:
1, You are lighting fast, so the other person does not know how you win.
2, No parry, no block, you enter and KO the opponent.
3, You have better angle and position, enter and excute a good combo.
Thanks. I like to learn more about CMA concepts and strategies that apply to fighting.
As you get older, you will get slower. So, it’s better to also have positioning and timing. One example of #2 is slipping a punch and simultaneously throwing a counter punch. Regarding #3, one example is left jab (setup punch) move to the right, get an advantageous position, then throw the right hand.