Intro to Sparring
Sparring is an opportunity for students to practice their techniques and reaction timing in a controlled setting.
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Why Sparring?
Week 1
Focus on understanding mechanics of the jab & cross (1,2) and proper technique on how to land them. Drilling the jab, cross and then implementing them in sparring rounds
Week 2
Focus on defense (head movement, parry, blocks, slip, rolls) and when to use them.
Also a refresher of the previous week. Implementing jab, cross alongside defense movements into sparring
Week 3
Focus on mechanics of how to throw a proper roundhouse kick (to the leg, or body) and how to set up kicks using punches. Implementing leg kicks into sparring along with punches
Week 4
Learning to build combos with the jabs and incorporating hooks, uppercuts, and kicks. Focus on drilling multiple techniques and implementing them in sparring session.