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Sparring
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
training
plain english
Practising against a partner who is also boxing back, under a coach's supervision, with full protective equipment.
example
“Sparring is Thursday” — and it is never compulsory.
why it matters
It is the only place some skills can be learned, and also the highest-risk activity in the gym. It requires a qualified coach, headgear and a mouthguard, without exception.
common mistake
Agreeing to spar before you are ready because you did not want to say no.
related terms
- • Technical sparring
- • Headgear
- • Mouthguard
- • Coach
difficulty
advanced