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🥊 Beginner Sparring Progression – Build Control First
Following up on a great question from one of our members about sparring safely, here’s a simple progression system you can start using straight away.
The goal is to develop control, timing, and movement before adding power.
Too many people rush sparring… and that’s when injuries happen. This is about doing it the right way 👊
🔹 Level 1: Elbow Tag
Only target = your partner’s elbows This gets you moving, judging distance, and staying relaxed.
🔹 Level 2: Knee Tag
Only target = your partner’s knees Now you’re learning to move your legs out the way and stay mobile.
🔹 Level 3: Elbows & Knees
Combine both targets Hands and legs now have to work together—coordination starts to build.
🔹 Level 4: Jab Tag (to the body)
You can now jab to the belly Defender uses elbows to block or deflect This introduces straight punches in a controlled way.
🔹 Level 5: Hand Sparring (Body Only)
Both hands can be used to punch to the body Defender uses footwork and elbows to stay safeNow it starts to feel more like sparring—but still controlled.
💡 Key Focus Throughout:
✔ Stay relaxed
✔ Keep control
✔ Look after your partner
✔ Build skill before power
If you’re new to sparring, work through these levels and don’t rush it.
🎥 Check out the video and give it a go in your next session.
Drop a comment below if you’ve tried it or if you’ve got questions 👇👊
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🥊 Beginner Sparring Progression – Build Control First
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