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I was wondering. In a fight, where do you look. Do you look at your opponents face or fists?

2007-12-07 22:53:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports Martial Arts

15 answers

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2007-12-07 22:56:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mencken 5 · 0 0

Never watch the Fist or feet or anything that's always going to be moving here moving there or that's coming for your face. Look right below the chin above the chest. If you look in the eyes then you might not be able to see a kick coming RIGHT as it comes up, you look below the chin so you can intercept a punch, elbow, kick, etc. And, be sure not too look where you strike. This gives away where your are about to hit, you look at ONE spot of the body when you spar / fight. Good luck my friend :)

2007-12-08 05:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by MuayThaiDale 3 · 0 0

Neither; I watch the whole person never focusing on one point for very long although I tend to watch his chest and elbows along with his face a little more since they move first; often times his eyes and expressions tend to give things away also. For a tricky fighter I might watch his foot work a little more since they oftentimes have to move and position themselves and once you know where there set point is you move or throw your techniques first just before they get to that set point. Its like driving; you don't drive looking at the speedometer very long, you glance at it and look back up so you can watch and see where you are going. If you are a very astute fighter you can see your opponent doing this sometimes and know where he may be directing his attack next as well as when he moves or is preparing to attack.

2007-12-08 03:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 0 0

If you watch his face you will be set up by a good fighter.. look low hit high, look high hit low (play with this during sparring it's great fun, makes it easy to land big shots on someone following your eyes).... If you watch his fists... it doesnt matter how good you reflexes are, you will be too late, by the time the hand starts moving (a good punchers body starts first, and the arm catches up with the body), your reaction will be too late.... the more comfortable you get sparring (and this can only be done by practicing sparring) your eyes become "relaxed", along with the rest of your body, and while your body is in "auto-pilot" your mind is working out a game plan, and then when it is time to put your game plan into action your mind and body start working together... personally at boxing distance my eyes "rest" in the direction of the chest (but sometimes I am still late to react to leg kicks, but I am working on that)... and at a farther distance my eyes drop more toward their abdomen, to pick up on long range kicks or wide "looping punches"... just keep your hands up and protect that head.. good luck

2007-12-08 14:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

why would you look at the face , you dont want to kiss the other guy. I know in hollywood movies the two guys that are fighting are looking at each others faces. but in a boxing match you want to keep your eyes on the little bright red gloves , in a mma , match keep your eyes on around the mid section. only look at his face , when you are on top of your opponent full mount and are raining down blows. so you dont miss and break your hand.

2007-12-10 00:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Much as I would like to look at my opponent's ugly mug while fighting, I'd probably be way too busy ducking my head to avoid his fists so I tend to stare at his chest and use my peripheral vision to keep track of his hands and feet. After that, I wouldn't be looking at him at all except over my shoulders since I'd be too busy trying to outsprint him and get as far away from him as I can : P

2007-12-08 00:41:17 · answer #6 · answered by Shienaran 7 · 0 0

WING CHUN advises watching the elbows as most people will draw back however slightly just before punching so the elbow will move backwards 1st before the punch comes forward.
This watching aspect applys mainly to the 1st exchange once the fists and feet start coming fast and furious it's hard to watch anything so look him in the eye.

2007-12-08 00:41:50 · answer #7 · answered by bunminjutsu 5 · 1 1

Hi there

You need to watch everything. Including whats going on around you. In the old days they would say you watch the eyes first because as someone becomes more aggressive the whites of their eyes show their intention. But they could be sneaky and hide their intentions so you really need total awareness.

Theres truth in the old saying you need to have eyes in the back of your head.

Best wishes

idai

2007-12-08 00:05:32 · answer #8 · answered by idai 5 · 0 0

you should watch the midsection. There waist and shoulders will move before anything else, including punch and kick.

2007-12-07 22:56:59 · answer #9 · answered by searay092003 5 · 0 0

He can't hit you with his face, or shoulders, or legs. Watch his arms and hands. You can do so without looking directly at any one spot.

2007-12-07 22:57:37 · answer #10 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0 2

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