The following table details what types of sparring you will be expected to be able to perform at each level:
GRADE | CURRENT BELT | SPARRING | ||||||
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9th Kup | Yellow Tag | 1 to 1 Exchange | ||||||
8th Kup | Yellow | 1 to 1 Continuous | ||||||
7th Kup | Green Tag | 1 to 1 Continuous | 3-Step | Free Sparring | ||||
6th Kup | Green | 3-Step | Free Sparring | |||||
5th Kup | Blue Tag | 2-Step | Semi Free | Free Sparring | ||||
4th Kup | Blue | 1-Step | Semi Free | Free Sparring | ||||
3rd Kup | Red Tag | 1-Step | Semi Free | Free Sparring | ||||
2nd Kup | Red | 1-Step | Free Sparring | Self Defence |