One step sparring is the most realistic form of sparring there is, simply because the defender cannot foresee the attack coming. Therefore, the defender must have very fast reflexes, in order to defend and defeat the opponent.
No locks restraints or takedowns
BASIC 1 STEP SPARRING (OPTIONAL EXAMPLES)
Both attacker and defender start in parallel ready position, attacker steps forward with right leg into walking stance and punches with right hand. On the second occasion, the same attacker steps forward, but with left leg, and punching with the left hand.
- Move the left leg forward 45º, move the right leg behind the opponents front leg into a left L stance, execute a right knifehand strike to the neck, followed by side kick with right foot and step away.
- Step forward into a left L stance and execute a right front backfist strike to the philtrum, followed by an upset punch (left hand) crescent punch (right hand). This can be alternated.
- Move the left leg into a sitting stance, execute double punch, followed by turning kick with right leg followed by reverse side kick with the left leg.
- Move to the right into sitting stance, parallel to opponent. Execute a left outer forearm block and a high section punch to jaw, simultaneously, grab head with both hands and pull down whilst performing a left knee strike.
- Move to the right, form a sitting stance parallel to opponent, execute left outer knifehand guard and a high inward knifehand strike to the neck, followed by upper elbow strike with left elbow.
- Move right foot to left foot, pushing off left foot slide at back at a 45º angle into a right L stance with a knifehand guarding block. Execute a right side kick landing in left L stance, right knifehand strike to the neck, grab their punching hand with your left hand, pull in and elbow strike to their head with your right arm whilst sliding into vertical stance.
- Move right foot to left foot pushing off left foot, slide back at a 45º angle into a right L stance with a knifehand guarding block. Execute a reverse side kick, land in a right walking stance whilst executing a left hand reverse knifehand strike to the philtrum, step out and perform turning kick with your left leg, step down reverse turning kick with your right leg, (attacker performs checking block).
Red belts are expected to develop their own techniques for 1 step sparring using the following optional guidelines. These are not in any set order!
- Hand only
- Foot only
- Hand and foot
- Foot and hand
- Jumping