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Declining sparring
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
what to do
- • Say “not today, thanks” and leave it there.
- • Carry on with bag or pad work.
- • Tell the coach if you are being pressured.
what not to do
- • Do not over-explain.
- • Do not let anyone talk you into it.
why it matters
A good gym will not push. Being able to decline plainly is part of training safely.
quick rule
“Not today” is a complete answer.