Sparring Team

(Green Belt and up)

World Taekwondo sparring is a full medal sport in the Olympics and other major international sporting events. Our NSMA Sparring Team teaches the technical skills to compete in local tournaments.

The team practices both offensive and defensive techniques required in sparring; Offensive techniques leveraging different types of kicking and footwork and defensive techniques such as blocking. In addition, the team trains to improve endurance, strength, and confidence. Those who enjoy sparring competition enjoy taking chances, being tough, and responding to the unpredictability of the match.