Quote Originally Posted by MDS8405
The kid i was sparring is pretty understanding that I am new to the game. He goes relatively easy on me. I think me getting dropped was more a factor of me never being hit that hard before, the shot being directly on the chin, and being a little suprised when it happened. I think I coulda kept my feet under me if I had my wits about me. Not to say it wasnt a hard shot (Heard that crunching sound in my jaw, anyone else get that?) but I think he just saw me making a big mistake and decided to teach me a little lesson =). Needless to say, I'll never let my jab hang out there again.
learning the hard way really sinks it in. that's one bonus of it. But if I happen to get a guy a little "too good" with a shot I immediately ask "you ok?" even if the guy is bigger and better. the purpose is to help each other learn and hone skills, not dominate a guy.

cc back scrap. reckon i owe ya one by now!