It involves controlled and structured combat between practitioners. It focuses on the application of various strikes, kicks, blocks (etc.). It has no competition, it is instead a sort of group study to enhance the practitioner’s skill (speed, agility, quick reasoning, etc.). It is a crucial component in developing real fighting abilities (honing reflexes, improving timing, enhancing overall physical and mental conditioning).
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Is there sparring in Kung Fu? Yes, in Kung Fu sparring is a crucial part of a specific preparation aimed at combat application (read how, when and why in our Martial arts sparring [MINI-GUIDE]). The various Kung Fu (Gung Fu) styles include combat systems that in the past were implemented in war and for such […]
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Condition the mind and muscle memory to manage and use speed The type of sparring we are going to describe focuses on stamina and speed conditioning and is not for beginners. We should avoid this practice if we are not: In a basic physical shape (start reading ) Basically conditioned for impact (read Conditioning check […]
10 of the most common questions about sparring With this article, we want to share a selection of the most asked problems, fears, doubts, etc. about martial arts sparring and the relative (rapid) replies. 1. What is sparring? It is a friendly confrontation (read How to do sparring). It is the nearest martial exercise to […]
The meaning of sparring fighting in martial arts: a free mini-guide Sparring is: A friendly type of fight made in a totally safe environment with a training partner (the goal is not to hurt or to win but to improve, together) In pure terms of combat capabilities, the type of training exercise that makes the […]
Understand how dangerous a knife can be The type of sparring we are going to describe is substantially innocuous and should be practiced by almost any kind of martial arts practitioner (especially the ones who thinks that disarming a man with a knife could be easy as learning a few winning techniques). This kind of “clash” […]
Nunchaku and sparring The Nunchaku is a traditional martial weapon popularized by Bruce Lee (read The real Bruce Lee’s legacy) and is known especially for its dynamic and impressive flow. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn […]
Try what it means to face more opponents The fourth type of sparring we study is strictly related to self-defense. It has been created not only for training purposes but also to allow us to understand how hard is to face more adversaries simultaneously. Note – This article has been asked by one of our […]
The third type of sparring that we analyze is body defensive automation. This type of confrontation must be run at a moderate speed based on the level of the contenders and always with controlled power; the idea is to develop skills such as precision, timing, reflexes, adaptability, body control, body conditioning, pain control (etc.). Let’s […]
Close quarters combat The second type of sparring that we analyze (read Sparring type 1: slow motion fighting) is close combat. This type of confrontation must be done with the right care because, depending on the intensity, can have different levels of risk. The idea is to develop skills such as timing, reflexes, speed, counter-attack, […]
A first approach with sparring The first type of sparring that we analyze is the slow-motion fighting. This kind of “clash” is the least dangerous, it favors technique, balance, tactics and strategy but completely excludes speed, stress, conditioning and power. A note by Master Kongling – Sparring is very different from street fighting (read The 6 […]
Sparring: what is and what is its purpose Kung Fu sparring: a realistic view Sparring is the most realistic simulation of a real struggle but it happens in a safe, respectful and controlled way (read Dojo (guan): rules, respect and etiquette). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners […]
The first 3 types of fighting Continuing the discussion about the various types of martial clash (read The 6 types of martial clash) we start analyzing the peculiarities of the first 3: Declared techniques Sparring Sportive fight Declared techniques The (direct or implied) exchange of declared techniques is the most common and elementary form of […]