Gohan vs Goten - saprring session

[Let's Go Fearless!]

The more I see these posts on how the kids got so strong from nothing, the more I'm satisfied how Super handle them both.

 

[Future Warrior]

Sparring can range from skill testing to full-on combat. It's difficult to pin down exactly what was meant with this sequence, but Gohan's intention going in was to sharpen his skill and shake off the rust. It wasn't meant to power up in any significant way. He had no idea Goten was strong either, and chose him simply out of convenience.

But it's clear that they are both giving a girthy performance in the two scenes we see. You don't sweat bullets, grit your teeth, and flare an aura if you're taking it easy. Goten might not have to be on Gohan's level, but he should be relevant enough to push Gohan to use noticeable effort. What that threshold is for you might be different for me.

Cell was panting when he fought Goku though, who we know wasn't anywhere near at his best. Not that I think Goten is that weak anyway, but you don't need to be at fp to get tired. I can get tired from doing laps around the gym even if I don't use my full speed.

We see Cell later power up. :shit

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[Pyro]

Cell was panting when he fought Goku though, who we know wasn't anywhere near at his best. Not that I think Goten is that weak anyway, but you don't need to be at fp to get tired. I can get tired from doing laps around the gym even if I don't use my full speed.

We see Cell later power up. :shit

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Do we ever see or get a hint that Gohan had more power in reserve that he didn't use against Goten?

 

[ahill1]

We see Cell later power up. :shit

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Do we ever see or get a hint that Gohan had more power in reserve that he didn't use against Goten?

But isn't pulling one's punch in the definition of sparring?

 

[Tapion]

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Do we ever see or get a hint that Gohan had more power in reserve that he didn't use against Goten?

But isn't pulling one's punch in the definition of sparring?

The definition of sparring is to fight without landing fatal blows, which doesn't mean Gohan was suppressed.

 

[Pyro]

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Do we ever see or get a hint that Gohan had more power in reserve that he didn't use against Goten?

But isn't pulling one's punch in the definition of sparring?

That doesn't show that Gohan was suppressing.

 

[ahill1]

Do we ever see or get a hint that Gohan had more power in reserve that he didn't use against Goten?

But isn't pulling one's punch in the definition of sparring?

That doesn't show that Gohan was suppressing.

It shows he was holding back/pulling his punches, am I wrong? #17 can pull his punches to < 50%.

 

[Pyro]

But isn't pulling one's punch in the definition of sparring?

That doesn't show that Gohan was suppressing.

It shows he was holding back/pulling his punches, am I wrong? #17 can pull his punches to < 50%.

Yes, we know that. We know Cell was holding back. We don't know Gohan was holding back power. Do you get my point now?

 

[ahill1]

That doesn't show that Gohan was suppressing.

It shows he was holding back/pulling his punches, am I wrong? #17 can pull his punches to < 50%.

Yes, we know that. We know Cell was holding back. We don't know Gohan was holding back power. Do you get my point now?

I do, but aren't you likewise ignoring the definition of sparring?

 

[Pyro]

It shows he was holding back/pulling his punches, am I wrong? #17 can pull his punches to < 50%.

Yes, we know that. We know Cell was holding back. We don't know Gohan was holding back power. Do you get my point now?

I do, but aren't you likewise ignoring the definition of sparring?

No, but the only requirement of sparring is not killing.

 

[ahill1]

Yes, we know that. We know Cell was holding back. We don't know Gohan was holding back power. Do you get my point now?

I do, but aren't you likewise ignoring the definition of sparring?

No, but the only requirement of sparring is not killing.

Definition : Make the motions of boxing without landing heavy blows, as a form of training.
‘one contestant broke his nose while sparring’

Huh?

 

[Pyro]

The fuck do you think sparring is in DBZ, man? They just lightly tap each other?

 

[Let's Go Fearless!]

I can't imagine Goten giving Dabura a hard time lol.

 

[Jeff Styles]

I feel the same way, but replace Goten with Piccolo.

 

[Flame]

They are still close to Gohan. Just a bit inferior.

 

[Let's Go Fearless!]

Gohan is rusty therefore he'll even more have a hard time fighting Goten too.