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.

 

[Simfers]

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.

I was trying to think of a way to say this and you nailed it. Yes, this. Adjust based on size and strength, not gender.

 

[skribs]

I was trying to think of a way to say this and you nailed it. Yes, this. Adjust based on size and strength, not gender.

Gender and age do play into a bit. For example, if you're 25 and going against a 15- or a 45-year-old, you're probably not going to go 100% either.

 

[Buka]

Gender and age do play into a bit. For example, if you're 25 and going against a 15- or a 45-year-old, you're probably not going to go 100% either.

Depends on the place, the circumstances and the experience, though. Where we were, if you’re an experienced 45 year old sparring with a 25 year old, unless that 25 year old has a lot of competition experience in the ring, (golden gloves, kickboxing etc) you’ll spar him like he’s a kid. Because he is.

 

[Buka]

As for women, the same applies, especially based on weight.

 

[Simfers]

Gender and age do play into a bit. For example, if you're 25 and going against a 15- or a 45-year-old, you're probably not going to go 100% either.

I agreed, but I chuckled since I AM the 45-year old in your scenario and I tell ya, they're not giving me an inch. To be fair, I'm not either. Dang kids.