[Pro Killer]

if you need a good opponent surely you can lift the back half of the table up and play against yourself. If Mike does it like KK said then it couldn't hurt.

I doubt it will really improve your striking but maybe your reflexes. Im sure doing drills would be better but if you like ping pong theres no harm in playing it!

[Curtis Gibbs]

Reflexes and Hand eye coordination certainly play a huge roll in all stand up fighting. Try experimenting by playing ping pong for a couple months and see how well you can duck or slip a combo before and after the two month period.

[King Kabuki]

To make something clear, I don't think anyone's talking about substituting actual training with table tennis. It's an extra-curricular activity that can augment, not something to replace drills.

[Nathan Tagnipez]

i used to play table tennis back in high school. i think it helps your footwork. the side 2 side movement helps. granted, i played at a higher level than most backyard players. i also think it helps your hand-eye coordination and reflexes.

[MKashew]

Originally Posted by mschatz

Is there an asian community in your city? I'm serious...

Yeah I live in a city dominated by Chinese (I'm Chinese) people and Mexicans I say are 25%.

[rghtcrs4u]

Originally Posted by Nathan Tagnipez

i used to play table tennis back in high school. i think it helps your footwork. the side 2 side movement helps. granted, i played at a higher level than most backyard players. i also think it helps your hand-eye coordination and reflexes.

that is very true too... ping pong has a lot to do with your footwork.

[NoSmilez]

but how come chinese ppl cant dance if we play so much ping pong??

[fightingrabbit]

Originally Posted by rghtcrs4u

that is very true too... ping pong has a lot to do with your footwork.

I like to Ali shuffle while i play.

[mschatz]

Just to clarify...ummm...dont STOP actually training your hands thinking that ping pong is all you need.

[Curtis Gibbs]

Can I atleast just stop maybe sparring or heavy bag for ping pong?