Re: Body Responses
Hmm...this is really where you need a good instructor. For example, I've seen I don't know how many people bend at the waist like they are going to do a toe touch when 'kicked' in the groin during a technique. But if you think back to a time it happened to you or recently seen some one get hit there, the body almost always folds up into to itself with the hands going down and the chin going out. A good instructor would notice the improper reaction and fix it. Plus, there are more subtle body postures that you'll miss if you aren't looking for them. So, it helps to have a good instructor point them out.
Outside of that (and getting into brawls), the only other thing I can think of watch a lot of fight videos on youtube. There are little gems you can pick up in there.
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