There are different reasons for free-sparring. For this reason there are different types of free-sparring. Each type helps to achieve a specific purpose.

Class Sparring

• Purpose: experiment using new techniques, different combinations, and different strategies.
• Energy Output: output per match is low since there will be many matches.
• Power Level: level is low to avoid injuries to self or others.
• Focus: just short of target.
• Mental Status: fight for fun.
  

Test Sparring

• Purpose: demonstrate all the required techniques with perfect form.
• Energy Output: due to the number of difficult techniques that must be repeatedly performed, output must be paced to the number of expected matches.
• Power Level: level is low to medium.
• Focus: just short of target.
• Mental Status: fight to impress.
  

Competition Sparring

• Purpose: score more points than the opponent.
• Energy Output: high since, even if you keep winning, there will not be many matches.
• Power Level: level is medium.
• Focus: surface of target.
• Mental Status: fight to win.
  

Self Defense Sparring

• Purpose: protect yourself or another from injury and convince the attacker to cease the attack.
• Energy Output: maximum output.
• Power Level: highest level.
• Focus: penetrate target.
• Mental Status: fight as if your life depended on the outcome.