Are students required to spar?
No. Under the ability level of Red Belt, sparring is not required. Sparring is offered as optional class after students have reached the level of Green Belt. Sparring classes are designed to show students a practical application of their martial arts skills. Students wear protective gear (head gear with a face shield, chest protectors, shin and elbow pads, etc.) to ensure the safety of all participants. Sparring basics and fundamentals are reviewed in each class, and students are paired with other students of their own size and ability level. Students are never required to spar against another student with whom they are not comfortable. If a student would like to try sparring, but is apprehensive, we would be happy to provide a free private sparring class.
