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

Comments:

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.

Opposite(s):

Runner. Counter Man

Related Definition(s):

Freestyle, Sparring, Tournament

Related Term(s):

Actor, Banger, Bummer, Combo Man, Continental Form, Counter Man, Dancer, Diver, Domestic Form, Flurry Fighter, Foot Man, Hand Man, Head Hunter, Heavy Foot, Iron, Grabber, Jammer, Line Rider, Runner, Singer, Slapper, Spinner, Sweeper, Wall Painter, Windmiller, Yo Yo