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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