Spookey

Dear All,

As a deliniation from a previous thread ("Full Contact") I wish to speak of a few different types of sparring utilized in our dojang.

General sparring requirements (for grading) consist of 3-Step, 1-Step, Model Sparring, Non-Contact, and moderate contact sparring.

Different individuals learn martial arts for different reasons as so instructors must train for different reasons. Our dojang is self defense and combat oriented. That being said, the following are a few eclectic sparring types utilized in my dojang!

1. Hands only sparring

2. Feet only sparring (hands may be used to pary and block)

3. Takedown Game (two opponents simply wrestle until one attains a complete takedown)

4. Open Technique wrestling (no striking...two opponents wrestle for position with the intention of making the opponent submit)

5. Open Technique Sparring (this allows for the broadest utilization of techniques. Strikes are preferable, however the use of defensive throws and consequent ground striking and joint locks are allowed. On the ground, small joint manipulation is allowed however the utmost in care and control is required

6. 2 on 1 sparring is also utilized at the higher colored belt ranks

All sparring (including that generally used for grading) allows checking kicks, leg kicking, quick grabs, and defensive takedowns. Contact is allowed to any part of the body (with the acception of the eyes, joints, and groin).

Padding is utilized at individual discretion. Commonly used items are Hogu, Mouth Peice, Shin & Instep Guards, and Groin Protector. Non and Light contact sparring are taught with no protective gear. Full contact is done with and without protective equipment. Generally, we train 3-5 times a week at 3 hours per session. We train in cycles and do not spar daily. However there comes periods of time in which we will spar for an entire week, and during these periods individuals may opt to wear gear appropriate to there sore spots!

TAEKWON!
SpooKeY

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eXcessiveForce

unarmed vs. armed sparring

Armed vs. armed sparring.

front foot tied to front foot sparring 3 foot gap

feet tied together 1 shoulder width gap

Unarmed vs. armed grappling

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eXcessiveFORCE.

If you must use force, make it excessive.

Whispers

Do any of your sparring rules allow for elbows and knees?
And how do you determine when a match is finished?
Are there any techniques that are specifically disallowed in any of these rule sets?

eXcessiveForce

yes elbows and knees are allowed. Either the instructor calls the match or it ends and immediately restarts when there is a logical end.

Right off the top of my head only throws are watched closely due to not having a matted floor in the sparring area.

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eXcessiveFORCE.

If you must use force, make it excessive.

Whispers

Cool. I'm gunna try the hand sparring and the take down sparring a couple of times this week end and see how they work out and how they help my overall skill. I'll post results.

Spookey

Wispers,

I didnt think to mention knees and elbows...they are standard procedure even in "formal" sparring.

TAEKWON!
SpooKeY

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Taekwon-Do Oh Do Kwan - Chang Han Family

Whispers

So I tried number's three and four. They definately helped my ground and grappling game alot(duh). Not only am I not so pensive abotu goign to the ground, it opened up alot more strategies because i'm willing ot stay there. Very Helpful.