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Types of Free-Sparring

 

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Class Sparring

Purpose: experiment using new techniques, different combinations, and different strategies.

Energy Output: output per match is low since there will be many matches.

Power Level: level is low to avoid injuries to self or others.

Focus: just short of target.

Mental Status: fight for fun.

Test Sparring

Purpose: demonstrate all the required techniques with perfect form.

Energy Output: due to the number of difficult techniques that must be repeatedly performed, output must be paced to the number of expected matches.

Power Level: level is low to medium.

Focus: just short of target.

Mental Status: fight to impress.

Competition Sparring

Purpose: score more points than the opponent.

Energy Output: high since, even if you keep winning, there will not be many matches.

Power Level: level is medium.

Focus: surface of target.

Mental Status: fight to win.

Self Defense

Purpose: protect yourself or another from injury and convince the attacker to cease the attack.

Energy Output: maximum output.

Power Level: highest level.

Focus: penetrate target.

Mental Status: fight as if your life depended on the outcome.

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