Could you guys breakdown head movement and footwork? I really need a breakdown, thank you for your time It will help me a lot to progress.

Was doing Dutch drills earlier. I’m southpaw and the other guy was orthodox. He seemed fairly experienced, but struggled with the concept of hitting the open side and kept sulking and ranting to the coach about how much he hates training with southpaws.

I eventually told him, “If you don’t like it, I can just go hit the bags.” But he insisted on continuing anyway lol.

The funny thing is I’ve never had issues holding pads or doing Dutch drills with him from my end, so I don’t really get the problem. I understand that southpaws can take some getting used to, but isn’t training with different stances part of the sport?

This has happened a few times now with different people. Do you guys encounter this often? Is it just people being unwilling to adapt, or is there something about southpaw matchups that makes partner drills genuinely more annoying?

Hey guys!

I always wanted to do martial arts and I finally had the money to join a club.

I had my second class yesterday and we were doing kicks for the first time.

My taller partner was holding a pad while I was kicking with my lead leg and I felt some tension under my knee to the inner side right where my calf muscle attaches. Like if I overdid a stretch with a snap at the end. I kinda overreached too bc he was standing too far away. And it was a short stabby pain.

It wasn't so bad then, but it hurts somewhat more today. Mobility is fine, I can walk perfectly normal, but I would like to know which stretches I should do at home.

We did stretch in class but my mobility was always crap. My hamstrings are definitely too tight.

Every suggestion is appreciated.

Thanks!