Charger

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Charger


Sparring specific slang for a competitor who immediately rushes into the fight during freestyle competition.

 

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This method of sparring can be seen during tournament competition as well as normal sparring situations.

 

A Charger generally does not like fighting a Counter Man, because a Charger plays into the Counter Man's strategy.

 

A Charger generally does not like fighting a Runner, because the Runner will usually try to keep a large distance from a Charger.

 

A Charger will usually be taken advantage of by an Actor.

 

This method of sparring is usually done:

a)to try and get the advantage in the match by catching an opponent off guard

b)because the competitor is inexperienced and it is their natural reaction

c)as a strategy to try and end the sparring match as quickly as possible

d)as a strategy to try and get the opponent to step out of the ring to lose points or get disqualified

 

Derivation:

 

The term is taken from the fact that the competitor charges into the situation.

 

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