Students are required  to begin sparring after they test for 8th Gup.  Before a student can spar they must have the following gear approved by their instructor.

Dipped foam protective Head Gear, Hand Gear, Foot Gear, Mouth Guard, cup and supporter for boys and a sports bag to carry it to and from class in.

Shin Guards and chest protector (for girls) are      recommended but are not  required.

There will be no sparring without an instructor or an  adult Black Belt present.

Students must be wearing all required gear in order to spar.

The instructor will determine the length and frequency of the matches.

There will be ABSOLUTELY no contact to the back, joints, face or below the belt when sparring.

Students may use only their hands and feet when sparring. Elbow, knee strikes and head-butts  are not allowed.

There will be no grabbing while sparring.

There will be no throws, sweeps or takedowns during sparring.

Students should not turn their back to avoid being hit while sparring.