Sparring Class
Sparring classes are invitation only
Intensity
High
OBJECTIVE
Pressure Test
GROUP SIZE
10-20 people
Time
1 hr
Dates
Saturdays at 10.00am
Sparring Class
The overall goal of all the types of sparring in KMG is to prepare the practitioner for real life encounters and at the same time improve certain given qualities. The level of pressure/stress in the sparring should be adequate to the level of the students training together and the qualities the sparring is aimed at.
For instance, if we want a more technical approach where the students have the possibility to explore new techniques that they just have learned, they have to be put in an environment that facilitates that.
Slow fighting/sparring | Light fighting/sparring | Medium fighting/sparring | Hard fighting/sparring | Full Contact | |
Pace | 20-30% | 70-90% | 40-60% | 70-90% | Maximum |
Impact | 80-100% | 10-20% | 30-50% | 60-80 % | 80-90%Except to head |
Goal | Starting, Understanding movementLearning to see and avoid attacks. Using defenses and attacks in the correct timing.Using correct attacks on different distances.Learning to avoid | Increasing pressure, decreasing response time within a safe environment. Sensitizing the CNS for high-speed drills. | Adding more pressure, learning to resist impact, learning to avoid impact, learning to resist mental pressure | Adding more pressure, learning to resist impact, learning to resist mental pressure | Functioning under, and coping with pressure, mentally and physically under as realistic conditions as possible |
Mindset | Learning | Learning | Learning/Fighting | Fighting/Learning | Fighting |
KMG Level | Practitioner 3 | Practitioner 4 | Graduate 1 | Graduate 1 and up | G3 and up |
Equipment | Mouth guard, groin protection | Mouth guard, Groin protection, Shin guards, MMA gloves (4 Oz) | Mouth guard, Groin protection, Shin guards, MMA gloves/Boxing Gloves (10 Oz and up) | Mouth guard, Groin protection, shin guards, MMA gloves/Boxing Gloves (10 Oz and up), Head Gear | Full protective, impact reducing suit |
NOTE: The start of different types of sparring can differ from person to person, the table above is a recommendation and uses the levels in the curriculum where the type of sparring first appears (Medium fighting was added to give another tool for natural progression and will not be found in the KMG curriculum). Also the percentages of Pace and Impact might vary between practitioners.
Except of this, sparring can be directed to different subjects; it can be used in different surroundings, and with the use of weapons for one (or two) of the participants (knife/stick). Also sparring against multiple opponents is an option.
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