perhaps doing simple forms in alls eyes is different then actual combat. Maybe my perspective of looking at it in a actual combat way rather than a form only way.
times ive won tournaments is alot when the opponents dead arm was out. want proof ill show you proof step into my ring. Otherwise continue watching your "training videos" im done here
Hmm... I don't understand why you're upset.
There are different trains of thought in different styles of martial arts.
If keeping your arm tucked is advantageous to you keep it tucked, you're limiting yourself though.
As long as you are aware of what is open, and you have a means of protecting or guarding that opening then do the techniques.
If we want to get really technical, you're open every time you strike. So every strike is a potential exploited opening.
I can't tell you how many matches I've ended because someone decided to swing at me. They swing I intercept, match over... Does that mean you shouldn't swing your blade? No of course not, it means that you need to train for that.
We're all just discussing different methods of training and sparring here, and all in good fun, there's no need to take anything said here personally. I'm sure you're a fantastic martial artist, and your input is appreciated, there will just always be differing opinions.
