Open sparring day brought together four clubs

Four clubs, forty athletes and a full Saturday of controlled rounds. The format was simple: three rounds each, mixed pairings, and a judge from the regional federation giving feedback straight after every bout.

For our competition group it was the last serious test before the summer break. For the newer members it was a first taste of an unfamiliar opponent — arguably the more valuable experience of the two.

We will host the next open sparring day in October and the invitation stays open to any club in the region.