One-step sparring is used in martial arts classes to help prepare students for contact sparring or real fights. One-step sparring techniques are performed when a student is defending himself against a single attack, like a punch or kick. The attack is blocked and a counterattack is performed. One-steps are typically performed with a training partner who begins with his right leg back. The partner steps toward the defender with his right leg to begin the one-step sparring technique. A method for teaching students how to practice one-steps is to have them focus on using basic hand techniques in their one-step sparring drills.
High Block, Middle Punch
A high block followed by a middle punch is one of the most basic combinations in one-step sparring. When your training partner steps in and punches at your face with his right arm, you will raise your left arm to block the punch upward. Immediately punch toward your partner’s solar plexus with your right fist. Remember to use control and do not actually punch your partner. One-step sparring techniques should be performed safely and without injuries.
High Block, Palm-Heel Strike
This one-step sparring hand technique also begins with a high block, which is sometimes referred to as a rising block. Block your partner’s punch with a high block with your left arm and use a palm-heel strike as your counterattack. This strike hits an attacker in the nose with the heel of the palm. Deliver the palm-heel strike in a quick, jabbing motion.
Forearm Block, Back Fist, Spinning Back Fist
As your training partner punches at your midsection with his right arm, block his punch with a forearm block. Perform the forearm block by swinging your arm across the front of your chest and blocking with the outer part of your forearm. Follow up with a strike to the right side of his face with the back of your right fist. Quickly spin around and hit the opposite side of his face with the back of your left fist.
Palm Block, Reverse Knife-Hand Strike
Your partner’s punch is blocked with the palm of your hand on this one-step sparring technique. Bring the palm of your right hand across the front of your body to block his punch. Keep your hand open as you deliver a reverse knife-hand strike with your right hand to his neck. Perform the reverse knife-hand strike with your palm down as you hit toward the right side of his neck with the outside edge of your hand. The reverse knife-hand strike is sometimes referred to as an inverted knife-hand strike.
Knife-Hand Block, Vertical Punch
Block with the outside edge of your open hand on this one-step sparring technique. After the punch is blocked with your left hand, execute a vertical punch with your right hand to his nose. The fist is turned vertically as it strikes toward your partner. With this technique, the block and strike can also be performed simultaneously. This makes it difficult for an attacker to see the vertical punch coming until it is too late.
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