Re: Favorite Sparring Combinations
I'm very fond of using a kick to set up a hand technique (or less frequently vice versa) I will often throw a roundhouse or side kick, then as I land I will throw a jab followed immediately by a reverse punch. Another personal favorite is to lunge forward with a back fist from a left leg forward stance. I will spin, bringing the right leg forward and using my right hand to knock my opponents arms out of the way in a downward parry motion as I slide past them. As I slide past, I will deliver a left ridge hand to their neck or other available target. Most people can't stop this, but if they can it can backfire quick. Also, I like to use the classic lunge punch, I've found once perfected this is almost unstoppable, although leaves you in a slightly unstable position. As a side note, the spinning backfist into a spinning rear kick feels great if you can pull it off, but almost anyone can stop it if they are paying attention. Leg sweeps are good. The first time someone pulled one on me I was totally unprepared for it, but the second time didn't work. Practice, do high intensity interval training on a bag to build up endurance. And remember, there is no better way to prepare for sparring then to spar!
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