Sparring Rules
PSALM 144:1

Head Instructor
Kyoshi William Tyler
8th Degree Black Belt

Renshi Jerry Charbonneau
5th Degree Black Belt
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bulletNo sparring is allowed at any time without supervision of an instructor.
bulletFor safety, students should not wear rings, watches, bracelets, chains, or earrings during sparring classes.
bulletFinger and toe nails must be kept neat and trimmed.
bulletMale groin protection must be worn at all times. Female groin protection is not required, but recommended.
bulletSparring between students is not allowed at white belt. White belt students are allowed to participate in class drills only.
bulletSparring gear may be purchased at yellow belt. Only students with full protective equipment will be allowed to spar each other. Sparring equipment consists of forearm guards, shin and instep protectors, kicking boots, helmet, chest protector, groin protector for males, chest protectors for females, and mouth guard.
bulletTesting at Green Belt and all belts ranks above will also include sparring.
bulletLevel of allowable contact is determined by the Instructor.
bulletNo strikes to the groin or open areas of the face are allowed.
bulletNever strike to injure your training partner. Good control must be exercised at all times. This also includes emotional control.
bulletIn the event of accidental injury, notify the instructor immediately.
bulletThere will be no contact above the shoulders or the groin, only light contact to the headgear is permitted.

 

If you do not understand any part of these rules, please see Sensei Charbonneau for clarification.



 

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