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Originally posted by vash
is sparring mandatory?
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No, you do not have to spar at all. If you are looking to get into shape or have a medical condition, then do not spar. However, I highly recommend sparring because it will show you that you can actually take a punch. It will give you the confidence in yourself and give you a guage of your abilities.
There are several different types of headgear that offer a variety of protection. There is a type that has a face bar that prevents contact with the opponent's glove and your nose/face. You can also select the glove weight to provide more or less protection. If/when you do decide to spar, you will start off very light with a coach to make sure you don't get hurt.
David