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Three-Step Sparring

For three-step sparring, pairs of students face off. In this drill, once the defending student has signaled his or her readiness with a down block, middle punch, and kihap, the attacking student unleashes three consecutive offensive techniques. These may include three kicks, three punches, or a combination of kicks and punches.

Three-step sparring allows students to develop an understanding of combination techniques. It also teaches them, through actual experience, which offensive technique most easily follows the previous applications.

Sparring

Sparring in a taekwondo class takes place under the strict guidance of the instructor. Because sparring allows the student to actually experience what works in combative situations, it is an essential element of taekwondo training.

Sparring, in a taekwondo class, is generally limited to no-contact or semi-contact sparring. In no-contact sparring, the student directs an offensive technique toward a specific location on his or her training partner's body, and unleashes the technique, but does not actually make forceful contact with the punch or kick.