Although competition is NOT required of Sli Beatha students, it is recommended, as it is a good test of the students skills, great training and can help the instructor with students' areas of improvement. However, not all students focus on the combat aspects of the system and it is not required that they do. Wear comfortable shoes, such as sneakers. Wednesday classes will be in the Mat Room where no shoes may be worn. Just wear socks.
Cups are optional and mouthpieces and handpads are recommended.
Light to medium contact is used during the first half of student training. Students only spar when they are ready and willing. No jewelry, watches, hats, etc. will be worn during training.