Taekwondo, Karate, Judo and MMA can be an amazing sport to participate 
in, however it can be very dangerous. There are three major things to always consider when enjoying the art of karate.
First and foremost, you should never spar without a sparring gear set!
That is your protection and you absolutely need it!
Secondly, you should keep your elbows in and try to relax and enjoy it. Being too uptight can cause you to have bad reflexes. Lastly, do not over do it.
Practice makes perfect but if you practice too much you can cause your body to be too tired and that can cause injuries.
Make sure you stay safe while you practice and always use your sparring gear sets.
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February 13th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Another tip for sparring – understand the rules and the objectives. This helps you keep safe, enjoy the training *and* get the most out of it. The best is to understand how every bit of your training regime fits in with the bag of skills you want to develop. Doing things without thinking … leads to wasted effort. Cheers, Colin
February 13th, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Hi Colin,
I absolutely agree with your tip. There must be a 50,000 feet overview of why you are doing what you are doing, otherwise like you said it is wasted effort.
Thanks for the comment and great tip!