sparring

/ˈspaː.ʁɪŋ/

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noun

controlled practice fighting or competition match in martial arts

Olympic-style taekwondo sparring scores kicks and punches to legal targets.

Examples

  • Tragen Sie Kopfschutz und Brustschutz vor dem Sparring.

    Wear headgear and a chest guard before sparring.

  • Leichtes Sparring hilft Anfängern, Distanz und Timing zu lernen.

    Light sparring helps beginners learn distance and timing.

  • Sie gewann Gold nach einem knappen Sparring-Finale.

    She won gold after a close sparring final.

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