Any sparring tips for a newbie?

[DrZoidberg]

I've been doing muay thai for 2 months now, and now I know the basics (just know em' no where near mastered it though) I start sparring. Are there any tips?
Thnx for the answers guys. And yes, both my instructors are very legit. Both fought in ufc and one currently still fights in major competitions in australia

 

[Frank the tank]

Keep your hands up.

Stay away from your opponent's strong punch, circle the opposite way.

Get ready to check the kicks.

Get used to the mouthpiece.

 

[kempo_jujitsu77]

hands up, chin down, and keep your feet under your body where they belong when not kicking. keep your chin down, keep your chin down, keep your chin down...get the idea? lol

oh and dont try to do many body punches or you'll eat alot of elbows...which is not a fair trade.

i find it useful to stay moving...laterally that is (sideways)...need examples..watch Lyoto Machida fight.

 

[Eric]

yea keep hand up don't use jumping kicks b/c there to ez to counter and circle the opponent watch his leg if there long stay close if short stay out of this kicking area trust me im 5'4 and won 8-10 fight good luck and remember spring is for fun

 

[pugpaws2]

Frank the Tank gave a good answer. I will say this.

1) Do not back up, instead circle/sidestep

2) keep you guard up at all times

3) do not drop you hands when you kick

4) learn to keep you shoulders down, many people telegraph their punches by raising their shoulders just before they punch

5) Don't be a counter kicker. In other words many new to fighting will have the habit of firing off a kick as soon as they see one coming. If the kick, punch. If they punch, kick.

6) The best time to attack is while the opponent is attacking. That is why you punch when they kick,....etc.

7) When in control, do not back up and allow the opponent to recover.

8) Be sure to wear all safety equipment.......

9) If you can find someone to teach it, learn Set-point fighting. It fits well with any style of fighting.