Yo Yo

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Yo Yo


Sparring specific slang for a competitor who frequently hops up and down and/or in and out without executing any offensive maneuvers during freestyle competition.

 

Comments:

 

This method of sparring is usually used during  tournament competition, but can sometimes be employed in normal sparring situations.

 

This is a derogatory term.

 

This method of sparring is primarily seen from inexperienced practitioners, but can sometimes be used as a strategy.

 

Derivation:

 

The term is taken from the movement of the practitioner resembling a yo yo.

 

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