Sparring is a great way for the taekwondo student to execute the moves they have been practicing in patterns and applying lessons and drills they have been learning in the class. However, it is also the most dangerous and the most likely situation where the student can get hurt. Mismatched abilities of students, like mixing an inexperienced student with an overly aggressive more experienced student, could lead to an injury that was avoidable, assuming the master or instructor employs some common sense.

Fortunately taekwondo sparing gear was developed to “help” protect the student from any serious injury.