SPARRING FREQUNTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When can I spar?
Does the club provide equipment?
Does the club provide equipment?
You are welcome to spar at any level but are advised to wait until you have a couple of belts before you begin. All students undertaking an Adult Black Belt must spar to pass the Grading.
Does the club provide equipment?
Does the club provide equipment?
Does the club provide equipment?
Due to the close fitting nature of the equipment it is not hygienic for the club to provide equipment. Anyone wishing to spar must provide their own PPE. The equipment you wear is mandated by the insurance company and if you do not have it you can not spar.
What equipment do I require?
Does the club provide equipment?
Our governing body C.M.A.A. require all students to wear the following when sparring:
Foot Guards (Covering heel and toes)
Shin Guards
Groin Guards
Gum Shield
Head Guard
Gloves (Covering fingers)
Chest Guards (Optional)
Do students get injured during sparring?
Do students get injured during sparring?
Every precaution is taken to avoid students being injured in any of our classes and our risk assessments are available to all students upon request. Injury is unlikely as all sparring is light contact and is supervised at all times by an experienced instructor. Martial Arts is ultimately a contact sport and there are occasionally minor bruises and cuts etc but these are dealt with immediately by the instructor.
Where do I purchase sparring equipment?
Do students get injured during sparring?
Where do I purchase sparring equipment?
Before purchasing any equipment please speak to your instructor. It is very easy to spend a lot of money on equipment which is unsuitable or not worth the price. Your instructor will be able to show you a set of sparring kit, talk you through what you need and has a handout with rough prices you should expect to pay.