Sparring and review
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform self-defence moves and spar within a controlled setting showing excellent footwork and timing.
Key learning points
- Move: performing self-defence moves requires the ability to react quickly, identify a threat and respond immediately.
- Move: good sparring technique requires dynamic movements, fast feet and agility to evade opponents safely.
- Think: in self-defence, you can defend yourself proportionately to what is being done to you.
- Feel: sparring helps develop resilience under pressure when faced with an opponent.
- Connect: sparring with others requires empathy, communication, cooperation and mutual respect.
Keywords
Self-defence - a legal justification for using reasonable, necessary and proportionate force to protect yourself or others from imminent harm
Sparring - a controlled and supervised sport that allows martial artists to apply techniques in real time against resisting partners
Technique - a deliberate, skillful movement or method designed to achieve a specific outcome in combat or self-defence
Common misconception
Pupils think that self-defence is just like fighting.
Self-defence focuses on escape and de-escalation. It is about avoiding harm and getting away safely.
Teacher tip
Pupils should be reminded to never carry a weapon. Also be careful wearing headphones as this reduces your awareness of the environment and makes you vulnerable. When sparring, you are unlikely to have lots of padding, so sparring in this lesson focuses on performing movements in a controlled way.
Equipment
No equipment needed
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is most important when first learning a kata?
Q2.What is the final punch in the Chon Ji kata designed to do?
Q3.Which of the following attributes can we develop the most when performing a kata in front of others?
Q4.What three elements are performed in the Chon Ji kata?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following attributes can be developed when sparring against an unpredictable opponent?
Q2.Which of the following fitness attributes would help you the most when trying to evade your opponent when you are sparring?
Q3.What is the focus of self-defence?
Q4.How should your fighting stance differ slightly when sparring?
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