What are the requirements to free-spar in Myo Sim Karate?
All students, even those with previous experience and rank in another martial art, must train through Yellow Belt, 7th Kyup in Myo Sim Karate before they may free-spar with students in a Myo Sim Karate class. As white belts, students learn Partner Exercises and Tae Ryun (Fighting) Kata as a preparation for sparring. These techniques teach students the elements of movement, distance, and control that are necessary to free-spar. Control is especially important because Myo Sim Karate students do not spar with pads, so controlled techniques must be learned and used from the beginning.
