I hate to disagree on the later statement.
it all depends. I can dish it out, I need to take it! However, I start MA, I know I will get hit, and depending on the style, even in the face, or put my ears at risk.
I have been told about one guy who kept hitting a woman in the chest at sparing (legal target) but with some degree of aggressiveness. Later one he was a real pussycat sparring with a guy...hmm, makes you wonder, and no, you don't have to take that.
I have had bruises and ouwies, some showed, some didn't. I just don't want my face blackened...I still have a Husband and his reputation to worry about!
