Training & Competition

From white belt to black belt:  essential Martial Arts terms

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Belt Testing

The formal evaluation where students demonstrate required skills to earn their next belt rank.

Board Breaking (Power Breaking, Speed Breaking, Creative Breaking)

A demonstration technique focused on breaking boards with fast, precise strikes rather than raw power.

Continuous Sparring

Continuous Sparring is a fast-paced sparring format where students exchange ongoing techniques without stopping after each point.

Light Contact

A controlled form of sparring where techniques are applied with minimal force to prioritize safety, speed, and precision.

No Contact (Air Sparring)

A controlled practice where techniques are performed with precision but without making physical contact.

Point Sparring

Point Sparring is a controlled competition where fighters score points for clean, precise techniques rather than full-contact power.

Power Breaking

Uses maximum force to break thicker boards or objects, showcasing strength, precision, and technique.

Protective Gear

Protective Gear includes the pads, guards, and equipment worn to ensure safety during training and sparring.

Sparring

Sparring is controlled practice fighting that helps students apply techniques, build timing, and improve real-world martial arts skills.

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