Introducing Sparring Workshop

Introducing Sparring

Sparring can be, not only anxiety producing, but also dangerous when approached in the wrong way - It is therefore vital to start students off on the right track. Too much too soon, or too much intensity early on can hamper the development of a student, shatter confidence, and even turn students off sparring permanently.

This is where this workshop comes in: the workshop is focused on teaching sparring in a progressive, safe, and non-confrontational way, through specific drills and a measured psychological approach. 

Topics covered will include:

• Psychological preparation
• Setting the tone
• Pedagogical language
• How to introduce progressive sparring drills to build confidence
• Sparring drills for technique, timing, contact
• From sparring drills to free sparring

This workshop will emphasize continuous 'dojo' sparring rather than competitive sparring, however the pedagogical approach is good for all forms of sparring.

What you will learn:
How to develop sparring progressively for yourself and/or your students. How to introduce sparring safely and effectively for skill development and confidence. Numerous practical and easy to learn sparring drills that are safe, challenging, and fun.

What you get:
Sparring drills, and an approach to sparring that you can use immediately to assist with teaching sparring at your dojo. Within the video is a proven pedagogical approach to keep you and your students safe and that foster skill development.
Fully edited HD video from the workshop - 1hr 13 mins in duration.

Who are the instructors:
Paul Enfield 8th dan