When performing 1-step sparring, the participants face each other and bow. The defender begins in a parallel ready stance. The attacker steps back into a right L-stance while performing an outer forearm middle guarding block and informs the defender of the technique they are going to attack with. Given this information, the defender is required to judge their distance correctly and choose an appropriate defence and counterattack.
Both participants return to parallel ready stance and the same sequence is performed with the attacker starting in a left L-stance. The attacker must use the same technique as that performed from the right L-stance.
Attacking and defending roles are then switched and the same procedure is followed. At all times it is important that the proper distance and control is maintained and that all techniques are technically correct and aimed at the correct target.
When performing 1-step sparring, the student should show a full range of techniques, such as blocks and attacks with the hands, blocks and attacks with the feet, evasive movements, jumping techniques and take-down techniques. Whatever the method used, the person defending should always "finish off" their opponent.