Observations from the Author on three-step sparring - Revision history

Haydn at 22:29, 19 April 2026

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	The defender is forced to lean the body forward in order to perform a correct block.		The defender is forced to lean the body forward in order to perform a correct block.

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			The samples of three step sparring presented in
			the foregoing pages are strictly based on the
			principles. However neither a low block nor rising
			block can be performed correctly by the same
			distance between X and Y, for the blocking tool
			generally forms a vertical line with the knee
			instead of the toes causing that much gap from
			the knee to toes at the moment of block as shown
			in the illustrations.

			As a result, the distance must be adjusted to
			perform a correct attack and defence.

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			INCORRECT

			1. Bodies are leaning forward.

			2. Knees of the front legs are
			bent too much.

			X and Y stand facing each other at a distance of about
			one and a half feet instead of a full length of stance to be
			taken.

			Correct attacks and blocks are performed.

Haydn at 22:22, 19 April 2026

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Haydn: Created page with "From my travel around the world, I have observed so many students who incorrectly measure the distance between partners for three step sparring. The following illustrates two most common incorrect methods of measurement and explains why they are of no scientific basis. Remember this unscientific way of measurement not only hinders the proper delvelopment of basic techniques and good posture, but creates bad habits which are difficult to correct as the student progresses..."

2026-04-19T21:20:13Z

Created page with "From my travel around the world, I have observed so many students who incorrectly measure the distance between partners for three step sparring. The following illustrates two most common incorrect methods of measurement and explains why they are of no scientific basis. Remember this unscientific way of measurement not only hinders the proper delvelopment of basic techniques and good posture, but creates bad habits which are difficult to correct as the student progresses..."

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From my travel around the world, I have observed so many
students who incorrectly measure the distance between partners for
three step sparring. The following illustrates two most common
incorrect methods of measurement and explains why they are of no
scientific basis. Remember this unscientific way of measurement
not only hinders the proper delvelopment of basic techniques and
good posture, but creates bad habits which are difficult to correct as
the student progresses.

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One full arm length method

Correct punch with a walking stance

This illustrates how far the punch reaches through the opponent,
passing the actual point of focus.

The defender is forced to bend the elbow severely to intercept the
opponents forearm.

Or the defender must lean the body backward in order to perform a proper block.

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Two full arms length method.

Correct punch with a walking stance.

The fist cannot reach the target.

The defender cannot intercept the opponents forearm even with a straight arm.

The defender is forced to lean the body forward in order to perform a correct block.