During the last couple of trainings, I've noticed there is some apprehension to make contact when running through the kick boxing drills. I know that we don't want to hurt one another, but that is why we train with control. I do not feel you can fully practice a technique without the realism of making contact with your partner, and giving feedback to each other about whether or not the kick, strike, or block was effective. If we're practicing the 4+, and the sequence involves pushing off your partner to prepare for a kick, then you have to actually PUSH your partner to practice the technique correctly. If I have a partner who barely touches me, or not at all, I'm not going to move. If you don't kick me correctly, with the right hip rotation and in the right spot, I'm going to let you know. Hit me in the head if I don't bob and weave correctly--I'm going to do the same to you; not hard, but I will hit you.
Sometimes, I see people rush through a sequence in the air around their partner (I do this myself sometimes). SLOW DOWN--I have to remind myself to do this. Yes, fast can be intense, but it can also lead to incorrect technique and lack of realism if you're moving too fast and afraid to make contact with your partner. Practice the technique a few times, and then go for speed with control.
Here's my point: you might get hurt if you make contact, but that's the risk you take with any sport. I don't like pain myself...I'm kind of a wimp actually when it comes to pain, but I still expect you to kick me, punch me, and block my attacks with actual controlled contact.
Come on guys, no more pushing the air around.
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