Point Sparring FTL
I don’t like it. I keep trying to like it and it’s not happening. I go to the class, I do the little drills…but when it comes time to do a match I just stand back and watch. There is no reason for me to participate… because I don’t want to do it. The other dude will get a better match with someone else who wants to be there. It’s so frustrating. I just don’t want to hit (or pretend to hit) people. I have enough (mental) problems with hitting the bag when it’s being held by a fleshy little human. I can let loose on a bag without the human attachment tho with no issues at all.
So the dilemma… Do I keep going and sitting out until I am comfortable/interested? I don’t think I’m wasting any body’s time since it’s a group class. Or do I just give up and not go at all until I am nearing my test for Green Sash? I’m not opposed to learning just enough to pass this crap. But I’m not sure that’s the right thing to do.
I’m not even sure why I don’t like it. I’m not afraid of getting hurt (I think I do far worse to myself on a daily basis). All the people seem nice. Instructors are nice if not too caring. I guess I just don’t want to sit there and try to not hit people. Also that gear is the most annoying shit ever. The head gear is bulky and blocks a ton of vision, my feet out the little footsie things…and the mouthpiece either causes me to not breath or to drool. mmMMmm drool. Not to mention I can’t freaking talk with it. At least the gloves don’t bother me…right?
I just want to wear shoes dammit!!!!! 
Posted: November 20th, 2007 under Life.
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Comment from RickRandolph
Time November 22, 2007 at 8:27 pm
It seems like you’re not getting any joy out of doing it, so don’t. We won’t fault you for not being able to kick our butts.
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Comment from Jaym
Time November 21, 2007 at 10:10 am
I was always pretty bad at sparring against any of the really good kids in my Tae Kwon Do class… especially my friend Chad (who was basically born to be a black belt- the kid was scary good).
We’re sparring one day, in two sets… a pair of lower ranks and a pair of higher ranks. The rest of the class is watching us. I also never really liked sparring (I’m a lover, not a fighter) but used to try my best. I’m paired up against Chad this time though… he’s basically toying with me, scores an easy point on me because he recognizes some of my bad habits in telegraphing moves.
So, I figure, I have to do something I’ve never done but trick him into thinking I’m doing the same old thing. I started to act like I was going to do a side kick (apparently I used to telegraph them with the way my feet moved) but then switched to a round house spinning kick (something we’re told to not really use in fights, as they’re too slow.)
Smacked him full force right across the face (oh, and we didn’t have gear on! oops.) =P He was fine and managed NOT to kill me afterwards. Funniest thing was my instructor (who was basically a scary, insane guy) was the happiest he ever was with me that moment. lol!
I say always do what makes you feel A.) like yourself and B.) happy.
Remember- this is the “happy cat”, right? =D