Sparring

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This article deals with the training form sparring . For the album of the same name, see Sparring (album) ; see also: Sparing .

Sparring ( English to spar with someone "to deal with someone") is a form of training that is used in many martial arts . It is a fight similar to a competition, but with changed rules and agreements that should largely prevent injuries. The intent of sparring is to improve the skills of the participants while trying to determine a winner in the competition. The word was initially only used for boxing in German-speaking countries . For sparring z. T. additionally padded boxing gloves used. The palm is free or closed, depending on the type of box.

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How the sparring looks in detail depends not only on the sport, but also on the training partners and their skills. If two strangers are sparring, it is beneficial to establish formal rules or have an experienced athlete oversee the sparring match.

Precautions should be taken at any sparring to protect participants. These can include wearing protective clothing , prohibiting certain techniques or strategies, or slowing the speed of the stroke. An incorrectly conducted sparring harbors the risk that the abilities change in an undesirable way. For example, it could happen that if you have always boxed with thick protective gloves and continue to hit hard in a competition, your hand bones are injured. Most martial arts schools are familiar with this problem, but still appreciate sparring because it forces the practitioner to improvise, think under pressure, and keep emotions under control.

Sparring in boxing

In sparring, in contrast to competitions, special sparring gloves are used in boxing, which are filled with shock-absorbing material and are intended to prevent injuries.

Other meanings

Discussions or debates are sometimes called "verbal sparring". Too easy an opponent in competition is sometimes jokingly referred to as a sparring partner . But it is also not uncommon for sparring partners to become well-known boxers themselves, as the examples Arthur Abraham or Paul Samson-Körner show.

The term sparring partner is widely used in business. Here it is used regularly for coaches and mentors as well as for trainers who get into a practice situation with the coachee or mentee. This form of training is common in preparation for new, more difficult tasks.

In addition, the term sparring is also used in the field of IT projects, where different teams are mixed in order to convey new approaches or to bring the teams to a level.