Three step sparring is designed for the beginner to learn the basic techniques. It teaches the student many things i.e. proper distance, correct facing, forearm conditioning, correct blocks, correct stances, counter attacks and timing.
Two step sparring is designed for the intermediate student to learn more advanced techniques, practising timing and distance,but with more varied attacks, thus also allowing the attacking student to develop various combinations.
Free sparring is basically putting what has been learnt so far into practice, with no pre-warning of attack. Therefore, not as many defending techniques can be practised as in the other forms of sparring. Free sparring is strictly semi-contact. This type of sparring must only be carried out under the strict supervision of a qualified Instructor.
