Strategic Scenarios for Sparring

Video with World Champion Carl van Roon

World Champion Mr Carl van Roon is an exceptional sparring coach who develops far more than just the physical aspects of his athletes. This session is the first in a series of advanced coaching videos designed for experienced students.

In the full video, Mr van Roon works with athletes Riley Philips and Trent Hayden, beginning with foundational drills before progressing into specific sparring strategies, including how to counter spinning techniques. See our sample clip above.

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The complete coaching session, titled Strategic Scenarios for Sparring, includes detailed movement setups, timing principles, tactical decision-making and advanced counter-spin applications. This full version is available to TKDCoaching Premium Members.

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Why This Training Matters

Carl’s coaching blends technical precision with tactical awareness, equipping athletes with tools to perform confidently under pressure. His focus on reading the opponent and responding strategically makes this session valuable for all competitive sparring practitioners.

About Carl van Roon

Mr Carl van Roon is one of New Zealand’s most accomplished ITF competitors and coaches, renowned globally for his combination of athletic skill and strategic intelligence. His teaching has shaped multiple generations of high-performance athletes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this video for?
This session is aimed at advanced students, black belts, and instructors who already have solid sparring experience and want to sharpen their tactical decision-making.

Is this suitable for green belts?
Motivated colour belts may still gain ideas, but the concepts are primarily geared toward higher grades comfortable with free sparring.

Can instructors use these drills in class?
Absolutely. Carl’s drills work exceptionally well for instructors wanting to introduce more strategic, scenario-based sparring lessons.

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