Video: Light vs Touch Sparring - What is the Difference & How to Control? by Jeff Chan MMAShredded . Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Touch sparring at about 20 percent power lets two boxers practice timing, distance and defense without the damage of hard sparring.
3 key details
- Touch, don't hit: agree on a power level first.
- Focus on making the partner miss.
- Reset and talk between rounds.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Partner warm-up and mirror footwork
- 2:00Jab-only rounds
- 1:00Rest
- 3:00Full touch rounds
- 2:00Debrief and stretch
Safety
Gloves, mouthguard and light contact only; stop if either partner speeds up.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
