Hi Rich

In effect you have an advantage as you only have the one hand to
train on, so as all your concentration is only focused on the one
tool it should become sharper and more potent than 90% of most fully
able bodied people (I am a firm believer that you should use your
weaknesses to your advantage).

People with disabilities have to work twice as hard to attain their
goals but it's always worth it. One of my students has half a hand
and half a foot!! The hand doesn't hamper him that much but the foot
problems are many but he has overcome them and he is now one of my
most respected senior staff. He has been running a club for over 2
years now and is still continually improving even after having to
have some of his toes amputated.

As for your sparring you are going to have to work on blocking and
countering with the same hand (back fist would be the best option), I
would recommend that you leading with your right. Focus on staying
on your opponent closed side and practice on sideways evasions. With
your evasion work try and get as close as you can with your footwork
(closing them down on the closed side), also leave your evasions to
the last possible moment so your opponent thinks they are going to
hit. For dealing with kicks abandon using your arm for blocking body
kicks and use your knee for these, for the head shots try and rely on
your evasions but remember not to move back from any attack as your
opponent will eventually close you down.

Keep kicking Trev



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> Hello all!
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> I'd thank you for any tips, info, or direction you can point me
in to improve my sparring,I'am a left arm amputee
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> Thanks Rich Moore
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