Beginner's Guide to Sparring
GUIDE TO SPARRING Sparring is an essential part of any boxer's training programme whether Amateur or Professional. Punch bags and focus pads are O.K to develop timing, power, technique and fitness but they don't hit back! A sparring partner is required to learn the true actions and reactions of an opponent. Your boxing coach will tell you when you are ready for sparring, this will be when your boxing education really begins. There are two levels of sparring, body sparring and open sparring. Both levels should be supervised at all times by a competent coach. BODY SPARRING The next step up from the punch bags is body sparring, this is where boxers can punch from the neck down to the waist. Although no head contact is allowed, it is recommended that both boxers wear protective equipment in the event of stray punches - A good quality Headguard (Leather), gumshield, no foul protector / groin guard and 16oz sparring gloves. This method of sparring is a great way for conditioning the body and mind to diminish the fear of being hit and also hitting somebody. You will stay at this level until your coach thinks you are ready to step up to open sparring. OPEN SPARRING Open sparring is where punches to the body and head is allowed. As with body sparring, all the protective equipment must be worn. Your first sparring session must be highly controlled, remember you are still learning and you should not be trying to beat up your sparring partner. It takes some time to accept getting hit, at first you might get mad but it's better to keep your composure and try and figure out why you got hit in the first place. You should go into every session with the intention to practice everything your coach has told you. For example, you might be working on sharpening your left jab and keeping your right hand close to your jaw, or you might be slipping punches and bobbing and weaving. Listen to your coach and train hard! See our other articles about boxing techniques also beginners and advanced sparring drills. Also view a wide range of boxing equipment at UK Boxing store
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