Sparring - how long before I can start?

[eightonezero]

I'm trying to find out if the gym I go to is a good one. It is really small, maybe only 4 or 5 regulars. Been there about 2 weeks. We haven't sparred yet (is it normal to not spar the first month or so?)
There really are no other gyms near me, so I'm kind of stuck

I seem to be getting in great physical shape and my punches are coming along ok and I have been working on defense as well. How long was it before you started sparring at your gym?

I do have previous experience with sparring in martial arts as well as a little boxing I did when i was a kid. I'm not a total ****** to what its about

just curious, that is all. Should I find another gym that is more "fighting" oriented?

thanks

[Unseen]

i think every gym is different. have you asked the trainers abotu sparring? i know of soem clubs who only are there for the exercise and therefore it si called boxercise.

[GazinManchester]

If u joined in peak physical fitness, and have been assessed technically then maybe yes.

If not, be glad your not in some n00by gym that gets u sparring ****e techniques at poor fitness.

Speak to a trainer, ask for his opinion, what u should be aiming for.

[Mr. Ryan]

Your trainer is best to make that decision for you, he'd be in the best position to tell you when you're mentally ready as well as physically. I waited until a month after I started regular training to spar. Not to say I was exactly ready at that point, but it's a good time to get your feet wet after picking up some fundamentals. Just let your coach allow the natural process to take place.

[eightonezero]

thanks for the replies guys

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

Im a trainer and I usually take it by ear. If a kid is physicaly fit and is throwing decent combo's on the bag, then I let him get in with usually someone who is of much higher skill level than him and tell the other more skilled guy to take it easy on him.

That's the best way to ease into it because if you get two young, fresh kids in there they try to take each other's head off and you don't learn anything, it turns into a **** fight.

[eightonezero]

good point. Thank you very much for the insight