Originally Posted by
KiTFoX
2.) This thread blows. You don't learn by getting your ass kicked over and over again. You don't throw a twelve year old in the ring with a boxer. It doesn't work like that.
I agree with your other point, but not this one.
Your metaphor doesn't hold up, since both tori and uke are of equal physical ability, and because their injuries heal after every round.
Toribash is a mental game.
Many high belts are willing to help nudge newer players in the right direction with little bits of advice between rounds, and it helps the newbies to see how complex the game is.
It really depends on the persons ability to learn.
I think the learning curve is okay as it is, since by 1000 fights most people will have learned to move Tori at least semi effectively.
A large problem is everyone expects high-qi players to be good at whatever mode they play, which generally isn't the case.
( I've rambled off my original point, I believe, owell *post* )