Trends in ITF sparring
In the sample video above, Master Adrian Byrne introduces a timely two-part masterclass on modern trends in ITF sparring. If you have ever felt like the game keeps evolving faster than your training plan, this is a strong update – practical, tactical, and immediately usable in class and competition.
This masterclass focuses on what is working right now: effective scoring methods, ring position, and adapting tactics so athletes with limited flexibility can still access those high-value three point scores.
What this masterclass covers
- Current sparring trends that influence how exchanges unfold and how points are created.
- Principles to improve your ability to score consistently – not just occasionally.
- Ring craft: managing distance, angles, and position so you are scoring on your terms.
- Adaptive solutions for athletes with less flexibility, including realistic pathways to those three point head scores.
- Black belt concepts that push the ring to its limits while staying controlled and purposeful.
Two premium sessions
Part 1 lays the foundation with recent trends, scoring principles, and adaptable methods that help a wider range of athletes score effectively.
Part 2 builds into advanced black belt decision-making, with a sharper focus on strategy, pressure, and using the ring intelligently.
Who this is best for
- Instructors who want a clearer coaching framework for sparring that matches modern competition.
- Competitors preparing for tournaments who want higher scoring reliability and better ring control.
- Black belts who are ready to refine tactics, timing, and positioning at a higher level.
- Clear, modern sparring concepts you can coach and drill.
- Better ring position and smarter scoring decisions.
- Practical options for different body types and flexibility levels.
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