Valid Hits and Targets – Practice

Immediate Practice

10 minutes – Practice striking your partner and being struck by your partner (with protective gear).

• Try the different types of attack:
  • Thrust
  • Tip Cut
  • Draw Cut
  • Push Cut
• Explore different targets:
  • Chest
  • Face
  • Throat
  • Arm
  • Hand
  • Thigh
  • Shin
• Start slow, communicate actively with your partner, and ensure that you establish agreed upon standards for impact force and target areas.

The full Academie Duello sparring rules are available here.