- By the main purpose of contact
Martial Arts contact is between me and opponent.
It will be decided main purpose by me and my opponent’s intention which is how much level of damage give to each other.
- Self-Defense
In terms of Self-Defense regards only concern of my safety on the other hand my opponent’s safety is not in concern. The knowledge of Self- Defense not only physical attacking from someone but how keeping healthy mind and healthy body as well.
- Sport Sparring
Competitors don’t want to hurt each other in competition sports however they still need to prove their knowledge of technique, strength of physical and mentality better than opponent’s.
- Combat
Contact for life or death between me and opponent in battlefield.
This action shouldn’t do it for personal goods however this actions use for protect Country, People, against crime and protect my family.
v Key Fact: We need realize that what purpose of contact practice we do now.
For example when you practice Sport Sparringwe need follow rules and regulations with good sportsmanship which protect my safety and my opponent’s. Another example for Self- Defense is not only focus on how striking or submitting opponent but also how maintenance my mental and physical health conditions with avoiding situation thru awareness of potential danger situations so we can be in safe situation.
Me | Opponent | Focus key fact | |
Self-Defense | Safe | ? | Awareness of danger |
Sport Sparring | Safe | Safe | How take advantage of Rule and Regulation |
Combat | ? | Defeat | How efficient to be defeated |
