System of Sparring

SYSTEM OF SPARRING (Matsogi Goosong)

Sparring is classified into prearranged, semi-free, free, foot technique model and pre-arranged free sparring with the following sub-catagories.

                                            +-- alone
                                            |
                               +-- 3-step --+
                               |            |
           +-- prearranged ----+-- 2-step   +-- with companion
           |                   |
           +-- semi-free       +-- 1-step
           |        
           |                   +-- 1:1
           |                   |
sparring --+-- free -----------+-- 1:2
           |                   |
           |                   +-- 2:2
           +-- foot technique  |
           |                   +-- other combination
           |
           +-- model              +-- 1:1
           |                      |
           +-- prearranged free --+-- 1:2
                                  |
                                  +-- 1:3 or more

Types of Sparring

The following table is to show the appropriate kind of sparring to be taken by each grade holder, and this can be flexible according to the progress of each individuals technique.

10th grade	3-step alone	5th grade	1-step, semi-free
9th grade	3-step	4th grade	semi-free, free
8th grade	3-step	3rd grade	semi-free, free
7th grade	3-step, 2-step	2nd grade	free, self-defence techniques
6th grade	2-step, 1-step	1st grade	free, self-defence techniques

Free sparring 1:2 or more, foot technique sparring and model sparring are practised among black belt holders.