SPARRING.

"I WOULD SHY AWAY FROM ANY TYPE OF VIOLENCE OUTSIDE THE GYM. I NEVER GOT INTO FIGHTS AT SCHOOL OR ANY STREET ALTERCATIONS. WITH ANY COMBAT SPORT, YOU'RE TAUGHT TO ONLY USE IT IN SELF-DEFENCE. I WOULD OFTEN BE A MODERATOR IF THERE WAS A FIGHT IN THE PLAYGROUND, I COULD DEFUSE THE SITUATION. I WAS TAUGHT DISCIPLINE, CONFIDENCE & LEADERSHIP SKILLS."


BRITISH TAEKWONDO FIGHTER, LUTALO MUHAMMAD, RIO 2016 SILVER MEDALIST

Sparring is all about control. We want our students to control their behaviour & their power when Sparring.

To start, students spar using only their hands against the trunk of their opponent (below the head & above the groin), using light, quick touches. This helps increase their confidence that they're not going to get hurt or hurt their opponent.

Next, we introduce light kicks to the trunk until enough control is developed.

Once they have gained the required experience & if they wish, students can enter light continuous Sparring Tournaments. 

SPARRING IN REGULAR CLASSES.

We have Sparring in our regular classes as often as possible to introduce students to the basic principles. 

Your child’s instructor will let them know when to bring their sparring equipment to class.


WHAT SPARRING KIT IS REQUIRED?

A Sparring Kit is required at the following belt levels and will be needed to take their Grading:

LITTLE SAMURAI - Brown Tag
YOUNG SAMURAI - Orange Stripe
SAMURAI KICKBOXERS - Red Colour

Sparring equipment is available from our website shop

 

SPARRING SPECIFIC CLASSES.

There are Sparring specific classes for our higher grade belts & Samurai Elite students. 

Sparring sessions also happen most days at our Holiday Camps for those that are at the right belt level.

LITTLE SAMURAI TAGS
Brown & White
Black

YOUNG SAMURAI STRIPES
Green
Purple
Blue
Brown
Brown & White
Brown & Black
Black

SAMURAI KICKBOXER COLOURS
All

BUCKS & BERKS
Every other Saturday 11.15am - 12.15pm
Holy Trinity Primary School, Cookham


2026

25th April
9th May
16th May
6th June
20th June
4th July
£10 per session (free for Samurai Elite students) & must be booked in advance:

 

SPARRING REQUIREMENTS TO GRADE. 

In order to grade, students must attend the relevant number of Sparring classes:

Little Samurai (age 4 - Year 2)

 Brown & White, Brown & Black & Black Tags - 1 sparring session


Young Samurai (Years 3 - 6)

 Green Stripe - 1 sparring session
Purple Stripe - 2 sparring sessions
Blue Stripe - 3 sparring sessions
Brown & Brown & White Stripes - 4 sparring sessions
Brown & Black Stripe & Black Belt 1st Degree Stripe - 5 sparring sessions


Samurai Kickboxers (Years 7+)

Sparring is an integral part of the Samurai Kickboxer syllabus therefore all sparring is done in their weekly class.