Hi all,
Does your school require sparring gear during sparring sessions? I've been in school does as well and doesn't, and I'm a bit confused. I know that some organization doesn't allow punching to the face and some does... (i guess WTF vs. ITF??) but how come some school during sparring session, you just have to spar with light contact, and some requires sparring gear? Do you think the ones that requires sparring gear will eventually make you do full contact sparring (as you progress in experience and rank..)
Also another question in terms of tournaments ( i have no interest in participating, but just want to know!), are some of the tournaments open to all types of martial art? e.g. if i'm competing, can i all of a sudden put some judo throws in a match? I'm just confused.... thanks!
Does your school require sparring gear during sparring sessions? I've been in school does as well and doesn't, and I'm a bit confused. I know that some organization doesn't allow punching to the face and some does... (i guess WTF vs. ITF??) but how come some school during sparring session, you just have to spar with light contact, and some requires sparring gear? Do you think the ones that requires sparring gear will eventually make you do full contact sparring (as you progress in experience and rank..)
Also another question in terms of tournaments ( i have no interest in participating, but just want to know!), are some of the tournaments open to all types of martial art? e.g. if i'm competing, can i all of a sudden put some judo throws in a match? I'm just confused.... thanks!