Question for women: do you prefer men spar with you at the same level they spar with another man?

[cr200111]

Sometimes I feel like I’m instinctively sparring less intense when paired with a woman.

 

[drop bear]

Is she a lot smaller than you?

 

[cr200111]

Is she a lot smaller than you?

Yes she is, that’s what makes it even more awkward getting paired with her, or most women.

 

[skribs]

Generally if the other person is smaller, you match their intensity. It's a good opportunity to work on technique instead of brute forcing wins.

 

[Prince_Alarming]

Sensei always says to help your partner. It's an opportunity for you both to learn. And teaching, even teaching from peer to peer, consolidates what you already know.