Category: Coach-Trotter

I'll be lucky to be awake... ... if I turn my head away when my opponent attacks. Something that takes a lot of work. But it is very important not t…

Direct Double Turning Kick A direct kick is the terminology used when we kick off our front leg without any stepping. The direct double turning kick…

The worst thing about sparring ... is getting hit, that's why people don't like sparring. Practice with control - just touch. Build trust with your …

They are giving their body to you A saying Mr Trotter really likes, is that your sparring partner is giving their body to you - so respect it. Train…

What's her job? The role your partner plays in training for sparring is super important. There are safety issues as well as general considerations fo…

The sole of the foot The strategic positioning of the sole of the foot between you and your opponent can get you out of trouble if your opponent rush…

Prepare the back foot correctly This is important not only because it gives us the ability to push off into the side kick, but also in terms of knee …

He's trying to push me If you don't retract your kick as fast as possible you run the risk of your opponent gaining control of your leg as demonstrat…

Side kick from a narrow stance A good sparrer will be able to anticipate and counter a side kick - especially if there is an initial step before that…

Where should the hands be in sparring? Developing your own style that is comfortable to you is important, and it's okay to tell your students the sam…