Brady wrote:I was wondering what strategies you guys use to ensure you are saving your energy when sparring.
I tend to have the bad habit of using dumb strength and not noticing it. Today I was working with the idea of just "holding a shape" and not exerting any intention beyond that. It was a good experience because I was keenly aware of the spots my body was working against itself. Anyone do anything similar?
C.J.Wang wrote:If you've trained enough IMA, your body should have a resilient structure without even having to think about staying hard or soft when meeting resistance.
somatai wrote:do not let your weight get outside your frame, do not let your effort get outside your frame, marry your weight and effort
mixjourneyman wrote: I still have a lot of trouble staying soft while grappling.
qiphlow wrote:mixjourneyman wrote: I still have a lot of trouble staying soft while grappling.
don't fight it, mix.
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