Domination or Dumb-in-nation
First off, much respect to all styles.
I dont know about this video but I just sparred with a Muay Thai guy in the street. I must say Bagua is not meant to be in a ring with rules. The song and dance without Fajin will equal the result in this video. Thus why the MT dude dominated.
Anyhow, back to my personal experience. Bagua…at least Yin Style…is not meant to play, dance or back paddle. I knocked down my opponent three times…cold, crisp and fast and all within a 30 sec to a minute of our session. We put only 20 to 30 percent in effort in 3 - 3 to 5 minute rounds. In a real fight, the ornate changes in Bagua and quick control of the situation would of won in just a few moments.
MY MISTAKE was that I felt bad and eased up(STUPID MISTAKE in my part) to prolong the training to three rounds and have a happy ending of no one getting hurt. This mistake led to my legs getting chopped away with Muay Thai’s thigh kicks…which still aches and its been 4 days now. The 8 oz gloves worn was a total disadvantage for me and it was hard to tear, push and pull with simultaneous motions. My only glorified moments was when I executed Lion cutting and monkey strikes. The cool stuff was not executed due to rules and the false safety thick ass gloves that was worn.
I say we both won and made mistakes. His mistake was to under estimate me at the very beginning. My mistake was going soft after a few slams and played a game in Muay Thai’s court wearing gear that took away my empty palms.
What I LOVED about this interaction was seeing and getting first hand insight on RECEIVING Muay Thai combos. Now my experience is to cut and shave what would work in a ring from Bagua methods that would be regulated.
Any case guys, A LIFE TIME OF practice does not mount to ONE real fight. It is those who HUMBLY spar and fight other styles…to learn from mistakes and still have all body parts to function in full and to continue to chisel your body as a tool to become a great fighter.
My sparring partner said, “wow, you made me nervous and that Muay Thai is meant to hurt but your stuff is meant to kill…I like what you brought to the table, it was new and a great experience.” I can only agree and smile while enjoying the same experience.
Now we are friends and going to spar again next week. Just thought I’d share.
I would have more respect from both parties if they show continuing education by humbly sparring other styles…whether you lose or not. Its not Gladiator, you can lose a fight, still live and still fight, your life is not taken.Take advantage of modern cage fights/sparring methods and quit making excuses and nonsense ranting. Life is too short, no time for **** measure.
PEACE.