TKD Sparring Tips For Beginner

[@gabriellefennessee]

Thank you for these videos. I just started training this year at 41 years old. Your videos are building up my confidence!!!!

[@AlexWongTKD]

gabrielle fennessee Never too young to start! Keep up your training, that is awesome :) I am happy that my videos are helping you!

[@thevics123]

Moving straight backwards is the technique that i use to bait my opponents into position...

[@jaysunny5548]

question! how do you deal with a really aggressive player and is a lot more dominant than you?

[@AlexWongTKD]

Jay Sunny typically a more aggressive opponent can tend to get tired quicker or be more sloppy after awhile. you just gotta use a lot of footwork to really move around and counter with kicks without getting hit(too much atleast) I will probably do a video covering this soon :)

[@shanefistell8890]

An excellent example of sparring tips with a clear demonstration of correct techniques. Alex Wong you are on target!

[@AlexWongTKD]

shane fistell thank you! :)

[@shanefistell8890]

Hello Ms Wong, You're quite welcome. Shane

[@alimohamed-xn1nz]

how to over come fear of sparring for beginners

[@floribeldeleon7063]

ali mohamed by self-confidence and braveness bro😊 and She already expalined it😊

[@sznity594]

You need the 5 benefiets. Which is SMIPE S-Self cofidence M-Modesty (in other words be humble) I-Indomittable Spirit P-Perseverance E-Eticet (I don't know how to spell it correct me if im wrong)

[@omarferatovic413]

ali mohamed I'm a yellow belt and I had to fight a belt belt,and he did a quick roundhouse to the jaws he could've knocked my teeth out but he chipped it off and my tounge was bleeding it had a bruise.What should I do the next time I have to fight him I'm scared😱.

[@aniksharamamoorthy6091]

@@omarferatovic413 aigoooo, that's gotta hurt!!! Make sure to follow this advice

[@Anika-Buster]

I drag out fear with a tune I play in my head similar to bille Jean

[@theallmightysponge7691]

great video. I started sparring a few months ago and I appreciate this advice as I hear it from my instructors a lot. It has made me a greater sparrer.

[@AlexWongTKD]

That's awesome! Keep it up and good luck with your training :)

[@theallmightysponge7691]

thank you

[@michaelgray3197]

i gotta tournament tomorrow i been training super hard wish me luck and thx alex on the tips :]

[@AlexWongTKD]

Hope it goes well! :)

[@michaelgray3197]

Alex Wong it did i got gold in pattern and silver in sparring :D

[@imag5190]

My grand finale is tomorrow

[@williamazazelmiseria519]

I'm having mixed feelings of should I intimidate the enemy or fell relaxed and look weak??

[@AlexWongTKD]

Do what works for you or fits your style as a fighter. I personally just stay relaxed to keep my body and mind calm then when I am attacking or countering be explosive.

[@williamazazelmiseria519]

tried it, thanks

[@ronnkeannemicarandayo4010]

William Azazel Miseria Just ask her/his do you fear loss?

[@LeoJohnGalt]

Both. Relaxation is the first key to getting into the zone. Once you get into your rhythm and your strikes start flowing at will, without hesitation, you'll intimidate the enemy with your composure. If you can dodge and reply to their strikes without a hair in place or a bead of sweat, you won't look weak.

[@sulffojus1227]

Being relaxed doesnt make you look weak it could actually make you look more intimidating since it shows you are conifent that you wont loose

[@Zigoeight]

Very helpful tips for beginners to stay evasive and hit a score. Keep the kicks flying!

[@AlexWongTKD]

+Zigo8 Thanks! Glad you think so!

[@joyjoy2793]

Nice tipz it's good I saw this 1 bfore my competition,,wats the title of ur sparing competition,,?I'll watch it

[@jeppeastrup5915]

I've only sparred once before, I didn't do that good. But next time i'm gonna sparr I'll make sure to kick their butt!

[@linkDoesYouTube]

I love how energetic she is. It fits well with the accent in my opinion

[@braidney9710]

I just started training last month and won my first ever match last week. I was really really nervous before the match but then I managed to relax and actually win ( even though it was just a friendship game). I'll make sure to use your tips on my next match and look forward to your next videos. You'll be like a part of my taekwondo journey :) Thanks for the tips :)

[@AlexWongTKD]

braid ney Awesome! I am glad I am helping you, just keep on training and learning :)

[@michaelwhite1012]

@@AlexWongTKD that's amazing and awesome how hard you train overall Alex when did you first started doing taekwondo and who got you into taekwondo Alex?🥋😁

[@Tyronin]

May i ask a question? If you plan to do a back kick or turning long , how do you know when its the best time to do the back kick or turning long ?

[@AlexWongTKD]

This video may help you :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmO8m4pqaJapjsk

[@clairehislop8321]

Do you have any advice on how to avoid doing the same kick each time?

[@edavis5087]

im TKD black belt and a approve, excellent beginner tips

[@albo2006]

thanks for these tips.I have black belt club on friday.we spar & I'm pretty bad but it's fun!!!

[@sznity594]

Hi i havent finished the video. I am a low yellow belt and im 10 years old and i have a classmate that is a red belt we are practicing sparring for our tournmaent in June 10 and when i spar that classmate thats red belt i keep getting scared he keeps attacking and attacking and i couldnt move and dodge or anything. Also are the foot gloves useful? I dont know if it is my friends use it but its very expensive here in the Philippines.

[@darriusgirtley6545]

Hey alex I've been doing martial arts for 15 years now.. Karate, tae kowndo, kung fu, and BOXING. I love your style and that's why I want you to spar with me on this game called "Tae Kwondo worlds tournament" you can download it in your app store! My name is "BlackNinja" on the game. let know if you want to spar☺

[@darriusgirtley6545]

It's not just a game. whatever you do on the game, is what you will do in real life! I play this game because it helps me mentally for real fights or karate tournaments in real life VERY FUN GAME TO PRACTICE YOUR SKILL AND YOU COULD SPAR WITH REAL LIVE FIGHTER AROUND THE GLOBE😊

[@choniechan6912]

Is this even true you did karate taekwando kung fu and BOXING really for 15 years i think this isn’t true if this is you managed all just in 15 years! I think you’re faking it not a hater tho but i think only this isn’t true

[@sou_desu8587]

Wtf lol hahahaha

[@caozdude-gamingandentertai7793]

thanks alex! i watched this video before my first taekwondo trainig EVER and used these tips, really helped me!

[@AlexWongTKD]

Awesome! So glad they could help! :)

[@ronnkeannemicarandayo4010]

CaozDude - Gaming And Entertainment dont you play roblox?

[@CarlosMartinez-sk7yt]

Thanks for the video my first tournament is tomorrow im at yellow belt. I'm excited and freaking out it will also be on live TV.

[@AlexWongTKD]

That's awesome! Good luck and have fun! :)

[@TheMegazaya]

Good video and useful. I am a 58 year old 2nd dan, quite supply and fast for age but I am still getting thrashed by all the young guys, and embarrassed to say all the teenage girls in my class. Any tips for the old guys? From anyone out there would be beneficial. thanks.

[@samanthacactus6747]

as a teenager I've been doing taekwondo since I could walk, I'm a red belt and always beat my opponent, there are many older people at my training, usually I'm more dominant as I'm quite fast and strong, I think if you use your strength to your advantage it'll scare them back a little,

[@Mimi-zf9gk]

Thanks for those tips because I will be having a sparing soon and it's been a jear and half since i had a match because of my knee injury

[@kgdeleon1954]

thanks for the tips got a bronze on my first sparring match learned a lot will try to get gold this coming competition!

[@AlexWongTKD]

That's awesome! Just keep training and learning :)

[@gia.gonzales]

Hahaha! Your tips are so true😂I've seen some people in competitions keeping their feet on the ground,not moving at all

[@AlexWongTKD]

Yeah some people don't move or move too much! haha

[@hypeph5808]

Well, as a 1st Dan Black Belter, I usually parry my opponent's attacks, there are two choices, by pulling my head backwards and hitting the opponent with a side kick to the body, which you can easily counter back once the opponent gets moved back and is vulnerable, or if the opponent falls down and he/she gets a minus to his or her points once you do this techinque three times. The second and more difficult choice is to land a side kick into the opponent's face when you parry, if any part of the opponent's face bleeds, you get 3 points. The trick to this parry is to get your kick as high as possible and face as low as possible.

[@1_havehope_140]

This is very useful. You know what, I'm subscribing.

[@rubenp7333]

Nice tutorial Alex (like always) ,, I was wondering if u could a a spinning hook kick tutorial too(:

[@AlexWongTKD]

Ruben Perez Thank you :) After hurting my ankle and it still healing my hook kicks aren't the best right now :( but I am working to get them back to they were and then I will make a tutorial on it :)

[@rockstarbop]

Speaking of hook kicks or spinning Hook kicks not spinning for what I'm about to say though. My next testings breaking technique is a hook kick and my hook kicks pretty good

[@MyAngelReimu]

I have a tournament by PTA this Saturday, and all I am going to do is relax and enjoy! TBH this video really helped a ton!

[@AlexWongTKD]

I hope it went well! :)

[@MyAngelReimu]

Alex Wong I got bronze and everything was a learning experience! Thanks again for making this video!

[@AlexWongTKD]

Awesome! That is a great attitude to have, you will go far if you think of it that way and enjoy yourself :)

[@albo2006]

Good stuff Alex.thank you.

[@AlexWongTKD]

Thank you for watching!

[@beyblademan1234567]

I have my first tournament in November, then I'm taking my black belt test in Winter

[@AlexWongTKD]

Nice! Good luck! :)

[@chrime2032]

i have mine in a fee weeks and at sunday eu time im going to train

[@judokarateboy]

Hi Alex, Ur videos & Tutorials are fantastic. I love watching U in action, U move so fast & Ur Head Kicks are simply beautiful to watch, they are Superb. Do U prefer to target the head with Ur Kicks when in Taekwondo competitions. I presume U can easily K O Ur opponent to win Fight but headgear will stop a lot of damage. Wud U use Kicks to the head if in real life situation. David X

[@AlexWongTKD]

judokarateboy thank you David, I really appreciate your support :) I do like to go for the head a lot in sparring ;)

[@AquariusLovers]

thanks so much!! i need these for tkd class

[@AlexWongTKD]

AquariusLovers you are very welcome! :)

[@jacquelinep8311]

Soo three weeks in and I qualified for a yellow belt (white belt promotion test) is it good? I know it's not the belt its the skill

[@gemmasimpson1453]

Hey x thanks that was helpful coz I'm doing a huge comp tomorrow and I'm so scared coz I haven't competed for 3.5 years as I stopped to do my tests x

[@armansuhaimi015]

im cant survive on the mat when my opponents is to agressive and making me really panic, do you have some tips

[@AlexWongTKD]

I did a video giving some tips on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKOom3eCgL2NeNU

[@ene1021]

Yo i am curently a blue tip btw i am in ITF so yea blah blah just wondering when u use the kick how do you perform like a jumping hooking back kick :v cuz everytime i do it when i hit my oppenent or miss i will always land on my hand like when you turn 2 da side :v so i was wondering can u like tell me when do it use it at the right time? thx

[@nicolevld5194]

My first sparring competition is in 5 days! And i have 4 days to train. Can someone give me some advice and tips on how to overcome fear and stuff.

[@AlexWongTKD]

Go have fun! Its your first one so don't stress about it, we all start somewhere. Just go experience it and enjoy yourself! Also I did this video that may help too :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGekpa2joc6Ce6M

[@nicolevld5194]

Alex Wong yea! I'm getting to be more confident I've watched every single video of yours about Taekwando and it helped me alot. Thanks!

[@AlexWongTKD]

No problem, good luck! :)

[@csrmechanic1298]

I like ur videos a lot I'm currently trying a 360 hook kick I'm only a blue 3 at the moment and I find Winning sparring matches hard because I'm 6ft

[@AlexWongTKD]

Nice! Soon I'm going to get together with my old instructor to do a how to fight someone taller and shorter because he's much taller than me so we can both give tips regarding both topics

[@xPHANOMxRACERx]

do you have any advice for dodging spin kicks? if so that will be fantastic! in two months ill be getting my green belt. getting orange on Wednesday. sparring for me doesn't start till green belt so id like to learn certain things a head of time

[@AlexWongTKD]

White Ninja nice! definitely good to go ahead and learn some sparring techniques. I don't have a video on dodging spin kicks yet, but will probably soon make something about dodging kicks :)

[@xPHANOMxRACERx]

awesome! thank you so much. my instructor might be impressed lol. but im focused on it so I can do it the right way. im getting my orange belt soon I know im in highschool lol a senior actually lol but your never to old to start. im very passionate about the sport. thanks again!

[@sarthakkhawash2495]

thnx a lot it is a very good video...can u upload video for paddeling..plzzz

[@judokarateboy]

Hi Alex, thanks for Ur reply. Regarding Ur Kicks to the head, do Ur sparring partners wear headgear. If they don't, what is most damage U have done to them, broken nose or cheekbones etc. Have U KO'd a few people. Presume U have in Fights even if they wear headgear. Watching speed of Ur Kicks is special & can imagine U flooring plenty of people. Dave x

[@AlexWongTKD]

judokarateboy My sparring partners always wear headgear haha I have given a few people bloody noses and lips and have TKO'd a girl before.

[@giantriskypanda191]

Thank you! I got a silver medal because of you

[@rachellefronteras8437]

can i still learn/enroll in a taekwondo class even though In my early 30's ?

[@tigercubs300]

Yes you can. I have a lot of older people in their 60s and some even older still joining in my tkd class

[@luvshinythings]

I started in my late thirties. I got to red belt. I was about to test for black stripe before I hurt myself. Just remember to stretch correctly and practice your kicks slowly before going full force. First practice the form then concentrate on power and accuracy. Good luck.

[@jintheworldwidedemon3065]

thanks, makes me feel less nervous and more confident for tomorrow's match

[@AlexWongTKD]

+Madeline Armand Taylor awesome! Good luck! :)

[@dreamflip6767]

Where did you learn taekwondo?

[@terroristmrclean8002]

i was blue belt and i remember having a really strong kick and broke a guys rib but kept sparing and won

[@bacon8353]

terrorist mr clean damn that's pretty violent but good for a blue belt LOL

[@terroristmrclean8002]

LuksterCOD1234 ikr

[@thebeastgwaine2226]

u pierced through the armor? WOW!

[@terroristmrclean8002]

TheBeastGwaine we weren't wearing armor

[@arcadicus_ezevius]

LukstrGamr you’re getting more likes than the comment itself. Weird

[@karylle5629]

Nice tips, pls do more sparring tips

[@AgentMeme]

im an international sparrig champ and i used most of these tips another tip is try switching legs if they switch then thats perfect switch again so they switch and they lose focus on other parts of body so then i jump in to punch. im only 12 so idk about adults but works 4 me! thx tho!!

[@AlexWongTKD]

Nice! That can def work for others as well!

[@AgentMeme]

thx! Also any tips for black belt as my next "grading" is in a year or so...

[@rockstarbop]

I'm 11 and I'm a purple belt in TKD. The stuff about shutting down your opponents attack, I don't ever do. And with the attacking part and moving around part I'm good at. A combo that my master taught me yesterday was R kick Back kick and then follow up with another roundhouse kick and keep on pressing and pressureing. And ya probobley keep my guard up he didn't say that thing about keeping my guard up but I'm pretty sure it doesn't need to be said.

[@xPHANOMxRACERx]

rockstarbop dude keeping your guard up is the most important thing in sparring, if your not keeping that guard up your saying to the opponent hey hit me I'm giving you a free point, I'm well aware of sparring techniques when I go to tournaments and I'm not called or higher belts are sparring I watch and learn from there mistakes so I make sure I don't do the same when I start. if you throw a double roundkick at someone you can dodge it by pushing it down and getting in close to punch for a point. my friend showed me that a few days ago. it'll very helpful for me in four months. A good method to help keep your guard up is to grab your gi where it opens kinda and hold that while you practice kicks it'll help a lot that's how one of my instructors had to learn because she was so bad at keeping her guard down. hope my tips help and good luck with your sparring.

[@leet19]

There are no purple belts on taekwondo

[@crazyleg2006]

another good video. Alex is getting better and better on cam.

[@AlexWongTKD]

crazyleg2006 thank you :)

[@nurulafiqahmohamadkhir1968]

this helped me lots! thank u thank u! 😚

[@AlexWongTKD]

Nurul Afiqah your welcome! I am glad it helped :)

[@nathanringor6466]

ty! im just 13 and im yellow belt(low). thank you for giving tips!

[@AlexWongTKD]

Awesome! Good luck with your training! :)

[@richallenxbox1976]

I've done TKD for nearly 5 months after 25 years on and off of Japanese Karate, but I haven't done any sparring yet in TKD, because I don't have the protective gear yet.

[@AlexWongTKD]

Nice! TKD sparring is fun! Hopefully you can get some gear and start sparring :)

[@mdeath2209]

I do all the things you said we should avoid because i cant breathe very well while fighting

[@PlayDohMagic]

great video

[@stevendixon4877]

Thanks for the tips Alex I will remember them at my next taekwondo match

[@AlexWongTKD]

I hope they help! Good luck in your training! :)

[@shirajofficial]

The Best Video Intro i Have ever seen! ;)

[@shawncoolins]

i just came from a state tournament but i only went for spirt forms, but im aiming for sparring next year (im a first dan black belt btw) and im a mediocre fighter the big problem for me is that i cant seem to pick up my feet to kick fast enough, while i have little to no trouble with footwork as i can zip around pretty fast and my reaction time with my hands are just fine any way to fix or help this?

[@shawncoolins]

*sport forms

[@AlexWongTKD]

Sounds like maybe you need to train your reaction time. Here is a basic drill I did a video on that could help and you can use different kicks for the drill other than roundhouse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5-kepqtjrJme8U

[@boyz_2217]

Thanks for the tips

[@mellyjuarez4786]

Can you make a tutorial on spinning hook kick, cause im kinda having a hard time getting it

[@AlexWongTKD]

Melly Juarez I'll work on one soon, I'm getting mine back to good solid form before I instruct it, but not too much longer :)

[@boredattack]

For me the spin hook kick is all about rotation a good chamber foot position and keeping your balance by keeping your balance you can setup your next attack faster

[@Sina32AJ]

This is rlly helpful thx!!

[@Seig_TCG]

Thank you so much this helped alot

[@rexgiles135]

i tried this today while sparring and i won all 3 matches!! Thanks

[@AlexWongTKD]

That's awesome! Congrats :)

[@sou_desu8587]

Any tips on not looking like an idiot when sparring? I look like a white belt fat guy when doing so, and I'm a purple belt (4th belt)

[@jrw3349]

I've done Muay Thai for around 4 years now and kinda want to try TKD but is that a good idea???

[@calsuo1186]

well its pretty good ... i started tkd 1 month ago and it is pretty great but it requires work

[@AlexWongTKD]

I say go for it! TKD will help you become more flexible and sharpen your kicks. I learned some Muay Thai and love mixing it with my TKD kicking!

[@fighterboy8222]

you are awesome, thanks a lot, it helped me so much can I ask you question please

[@eliteswild7795]

Jack White do u do tkd now I’m starting Muay Thai soon

[@milopeaches]

Yeah!! Do both!! Be a hybrid!! Taekwondo is awesome and you’d have a little advantage with a history of other training, stay training in both ! I train in multiple martial arts

[@KYOKOキング]

Tried this tips and won the medal💕💕

[@yusufhussain6307]

I really like your videos👌

[@irsh2786]

Just for the good mood I put one thumb up before seeing all the video

[@AL_Capone_MMA]

Amazing tips

[@AlexWongTKD]

+AL Capone Thanks!

[@asphose7333]

I was a punching bag in my last tournament hopefully it will change this Saturday in my next tournament

[@AlexWongTKD]

You got it! Just go have fun :)

[@Mariah203]

Gardrox how did you do?

[@amol_stephcurry3035]

Thx u for the video, I appreciate u uploading it

[@AlexWongTKD]

+amolstephcurry 2003 Thank you for watching :)

[@evelynehong8702]

Thanks for your tricks😃😃😃😃

[@unicorn_clouds2141]

i have a tournament next Saturday and Sunday whiches i'm staying for 2 nights i'm so excited

[@AlexWongTKD]

Thats awesome! Go have fun!

[@Saytoogrimey]

Alex Wong the tournament in the video was in nj

[@ashketchem3726]

Thanks Alex

[@azileeam2147]

that helps alot

[@Dragu84]

these tips are good for very begginers :)

[@ethanbalanzar7707]

Hey alex So ive been watching my sparring tournaments videos, i fight awful. But when i sparr at school i do way better i can do combos and more kicks but i dont know why i do bad at a tournament i dont fight the same in training

[@AlexWongTKD]

A lot of people are like that, including myself. You have to be really comfortable at tournaments and really over time and experience you will gain that. But here is a video I did talking about confidence in sparring that may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGekpa2joc6Ce6M

[@luvshinythings]

Hey man. It's just that you are comfortable with your own group. Don't dwell on it. She said it well. Have fun. The rest will come with time. Be confident.

[@athalialabindao3849]

Thx for the taekwondo tips

[@JustASushiMi]

In Taekwondo I have a problem with blocking and being hit or moving backwards. Thanks for the tips! Now I know how to do a bit better with sparring (If anyone knows the right definition for sparring then tell me since I think I did it wrong.) Now with the tips.

[@JustASushiMi]

(Oh yeah, and I'm a orange belt I'm Taekwondo!)

[@thegamerkidpedro7863]

im better now that i saw your videos

[@AlexWongTKD]

+thegamerkid Pedro that makes me happy to hear :)

[@longkhoim9726]

Plz teach us stepping moves

[@carlosnino4864]

0:48 I have that exact same uniform, I consider it my 'training uniform" except it says "TAEKWONDO" and Korean letters under it and says "KUKKIWON" below the Korean letters.

[@AlexWongTKD]

+Carlos Nino (TaekwonCarlos) That's awesome! Its one of my favorite uniforms Ive had.

[@banana67]

A good tip is when someone throws a round house kick step back and down block u step back so once you block your judges see that they didn't hit you

[@gabmarcipan4573]

So my biggest problem is that I don't want to throw the first kick because I know it is going to miss. I don't know how to make the first move without being hit

[@theGouramistOnline]

What’s with all the branding?

[@sean9590]

LOL at 2:35 (The girl got kicked) What the girl that kicked the other one: EZ! (The girl that got kicked is now chasing the other one) The girl that kicked her:runnnn!!!!!

[@likeman1890]

My first tournament was yesterday (saturday) i was super nervous but i still got 1st place!

[@AlexWongTKD]

Nice! Keep it up :)

[@likeman1890]

:)

[@bananawaffles6360]

Is it just me or do I get super exhausted after like 15 mins of sparring, any tips?

[@Seraikyu]

Smile at them at all times while attacking their pressure points .

[@trued77]

thanks this video very help, I m TKD yellow belt. .

[@unicorn_clouds2141]

i'm TKD yellow green tip

[@chrash5029]

I have my first tournament in November :)

[@AlexWongTKD]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@MichelOM1995]

2:34 Aushhh!!! hahahaha new tattoo on the face xdd

[@duels]

Thanks

[@gamingreaction6227]

awsome tips !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@angilalingden7920]

this is helping me thank you ok so i will have fun and try some combination moves, block their attacks, and not run away ok thank you very much

[@AlexWongTKD]

angila limbu you are welcome! yes the most important thing is to go have fun and enjoy it. just do your best :)

[@angilalingden7920]

thank you very much i will let you know how i do it

[@onlyone23km]

Do you just spar girls at tournaments?

[@0riginallegend]

Where can I get one of them dummy heads?

[@vahidaanas8507]

Thanks.

[@priyankagoswami3208]

How to defend cut kick

[@mochahoarder4597]

most helpful video ^_^