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Do you really need to spar full-contact to learn self-defense, or is that just macho gatekeeping?
As self-defense training evolves beyond traditional dojos, debates intensify over whether full-contact sparring is essential or an outdated rite of passage. Share your take on what truly prepares you for real-world threats.
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