the rum soaked fist: internal martial arts forum

When I'm sparring, I choose to think like a wrestler who can strike without stopping their wrestling. I find this intent helps guide me through different ranges. When I'm far out, I can change levels/ move to the sides while entering with my hands engaging with strikes or deflections. At clinch range I can frame on my opponent, apply weight feel for take-downs, and use my weight through structure to counter take-downs. I find this way of thinking carries over into my forms and solo drills, as then I think about structure and weight movement and don't worry about muscle force. Overall my goal is to fully understand my own intention in combat and in solo movement, and for that intent to essentially be unified.