Singer

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Singer

Sparring specific slang for a competitor who repeatedly makes shouts or loud noises during freestyle competition.

Comments:

 

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

 

This term is generally derogatory.

 

This tactic is usually done:

a.to distract the opponent

b.to highlight an executed strike in an attempt to influence the judges

Derivation:

 

The term is taken from the way the repeated sounds from the competitor resemble a singer.

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