Why 1step sparring is important

1-step sparring is important in teaching and learning self-discipline
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[@samjackson6066]

I've been to schools where one step sparrings are required at each belt test. They are not all realistic however, it is not a bad thing to learn and teach. The drills teach timing and distance, gives promotion to implimenting self defense tactics, builds reflex and muscle memory, discipline, and control. In addition to this it allows practitioners time to practic various punching and striking techniques they no longer apply due to sport / sparring rules and restrictions.
Nowadays some schools have replaced the one steps with "sport/kicking drills" which does the same thing however, some of the kicking drills are unrealistic in a self defense senero and requires good space and timing to apply.
I one steps are good, no matter how others may feel about them because I've seen the consequences of them being removed from a schools curriculum. Application, techniques, timing, distance, and discipline in learning techniques have suffered.
I can speak from experience as far as being able to apply the techniques. No, not all fighting seneros are going to start off with a partner droping to a foward stance, giving a signal, and wait for you to reply for them to attack. Thats not realistic. However, the if you're in a position to grab and throw your opponent to the ground and punch them or immobilize them implementing a few moves based off of a few of the one step techniques then its not bad to learn. As you become more proficient in the one step, you can remove the flashy stuff and become more direct and proficient in your attacks and create more opportunities for you to escape. (Remember self defense is not the same as sparring or fighting).

[@MasterBrentMessmer]

@@samjackson6066 couldn't agree more.

[@Docinaplane]

I've been doing the striking arts for a lifetime. One thing that I totally disagree with is the massive repetitive use of the hikite position with the non-striking hand. It teaches a bad habit and should go to a position that is guarding the head from strikes. The pulling hand technique can be taught on its own.

[@CanadaFree-ce9jn]

Fine students and teachers. My only issue is the block then strike, that doesn't happen in real life. I get the one attack (one step) but the students should get used to block and strike at the same time, the sooner you go offensive the better. As soon as you block a strike another one is coming, so only in class can you block then strike.

[@MasterBrentMessmer]

@@CanadaFree-ce9jn these down are beginner rank 1 steps. I agree with you. But these formal drills are designed to teach specific skills. The timing drills are practiced later