Don’t Get Hurt... Why You Need to STOP Hard Sparring

In order to prevent CTE (brain degeneration caused by repetitive trauma to the head), hard sparring should only be done at very specific times throughout a fighter’s career: 1. After the fighter has a proficient understanding and ability to defend & counter incoming strikes 2. Two (2) or more weeks before their initial full-contact matches 3. No less than 10 days apart Note: I am specifically talking about strikes to the head. Personally, I think going hard to the body is not only safe (when done correctly), but it’s also necessary for conditioning. But you can NOT condition the head! WARNING: THIS ADVICE IS BASED OFF OF MY OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND RESEARCH. I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL PHYSICIAN, AND YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN/YOUR STUDENTS’ WELL-BEING. In this video, we discuss alternative drills to build up the skills needed for developing offensive & defensive strategies, managing range, and keeping your eyes open. 1. What is CTE? (0:53) 2. Defense & Timing Drill: Shoulders & Knees (2:36) 3. Flow Drills (3:24) 4. Isolated Sparring (4:43) 5. When is hard sparring necessary? 6. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT (9:16) Want more drills, articles, and training partners to chat about this stuff? Join the team: https://ift.tt/3t1dw93 When using the term “hard sparring”, I’m referring to throwing strikes with up to 100% power behind strikes (to the head, specifically). It is necessary for fighters, especially early in their competitive career, to understand how to deal with pressure and stress inoculation — this is when hard sparring should be done under professional supervision. As a fighter progresses through their career, hard sparring should dwindle from their training, as taking heavy shots to the head will have a detrimental effect on their brain and ability to “take a punch.” Get FTGR shirts, shorts, and equipment: https://ift.tt/36D3bWe SUBSCRIBE TO GET MORE FIGHTTIPS►http://bit.ly/1APnzvw FOLLOW: My Instagram | http://bit.ly/fightTIPSInstagram My Facebook | http://bit.ly/fightTIPSFacebook My Twitter | http://bit.ly/fightTIPSTwitter