SPARRING? What's the point?

What is SPARRING? Is it controlled fighting? Is it just a defined routine? What does it mean in different training styles? What happens when your opponent dials it up? Does it make you an effective martial artist, or even a fighter? Is it a useful part of COMBAT training? Do some people use Sparring as an excuse to beat someone up? Is it a professional technique that's been borrowed by the more lifestyle focussed arts? SPARRING what happens and why? Who actually does it? Do any of the WoMA Show team use it in their training and coaching? This is the BEST MARTIAL ARTS Show in the world. No egos, just thoughtful insight. Intelligent discussion from inside the world of martial arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices