Congratulations on your new rank as a GREEN BELT ! The following information should aid you as you begin your sparring "career". Consult your ITA student manual for further information, and, as always, be sure to voice any questions or concerns you may have to an instructor.

REQUIRED GEAR


For class,testing and tournaments:

• Mouthpiece
• Red Macho Safety Punch (Gloves)
• Red Macho Safety Kick (Boots)
• Red Macho Head Gear
• Groin Cup for Males
• Elbow Pads
• Shin Pads

Optional:

• Torso Pad if medically necessary
  
• BLACK BELTS may wear BLACK MACHO gear pieces
  
  

LEGAL TARGET AREAS

• The front of the torso above the belt, below the neck and to the side seams of the uniform.
• Red area of the helmet is legal for FOOT TECHNIQUES ONLY in TOURNAMENT STYLE SPARRING, and for FOOT OR HAND TECHNIQUES in TESTING STYLE SPARRING.
• The face is legal for foot techniques TO WITHIN 1". (ex.: ax kick)
• Never execute a spin back fist or elbow smash while free sparring.

Remember, as a green belt you begin sparring with no or light contact; as you prove your increased ability, control and maturity through our program of training and rank certification, you will be able to incorporate sparring with medium contact as a Black Belt.

Also, never take it for granted that your partner will not hit you in an illegal target area. Always practice blocking, deflecting, and getting out of the way. Safe free sparring depends on your defensive skills as well as your partner’s control of technique.