Sparring is a very important aspect of any Karate, Tae kwon do, or Martial Arts training.

Students wear protective gear which enables them to work with other students without the fear of injury. Students "mock fight" using the moves they have been taught in class. This interaction with other students builds self-confidence and esteem.

Sparring class is held in a non-competitive, learning atmosphere.

Attention parents & students.

You may not think so but, Karate, Tae kwon do, or Martial Arts in gereral is proven to be safer and have fewer injuries than just about any other physical activity or sport. There are many more severe injuries that occur in baseball, skateboarding, roller blading, bike riding, football, skiing, hiking, (and believe it or not, even cross county running and gymnastics) than occur during martial arts training.

Sparring is an important part and skill of most martial arts, but more so in Karate & Tae kwon do. Sparring (simulated combat) is a vital part of all programs. It is a chance for the student to practice and demonstrate distance, timing, control, focus, speed and power while working with a partner.

Safety and Control is stressed at all times.

Our approved protective gear is a requirement, no exceptions.

Please see an instructor for our approved safety gear.

We practice many different types of sparring such as; 1/4 speed, 1/2 speed, 3/4 speed and full speed sparring. No contact sparring for beginners and light to medium contact for advanced students.

We mix it up from time to time to make it different and keep sparring exciting. We may limit it to just using one technique, sparring two or three people at the same time, kicking vs. only punching, etc. Sweeps, grabs and takedowns are also allowed as student’s progress. We do not follow what other schools do because this limits the student’s ability to adapt when actually confronted with a serious situation.

Sparring and sparring rules are based on the age of the student, their level of ability and self control. Anger and Egos are not acceptable in sparring and will be quickly dealt with. It has no place at Goshin Karate & Judo Academy or anywhere else in life.