Sparring for Beginners: Things to Know Before Sparring 

By Bryanna Fissori 
Sparring is awesome. The benefits are countless and include confidence building, response development, coordination, and critical thinking. But those first rounds can be intimidating if you are not prepared for what's about to happen. Unlike when hitting the heavy bag or focus mitts, someone is going to hit you back. Here are some tips for sparring for beginners. Sparring Should Not Be a Death Match
That being said, there are also a few things that sparring is