TopicTaekwondo
sparring · /spa.riŋ/
sparring
sparring/spa.riŋ/noun
controlled practice fighting or competition match in martial arts
kontroladong practice fight o laban sa martial arts
Olympic-style taekwondo sparring scores kicks and punches to legal targets.
Sa Olympic-style sparring, sipa at suntok sa legal targets ang points.
Examples
Wear headgear and a chest guard before sparring.
Light sparring helps beginners learn distance and timing.
She won gold after a close sparring final.
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