No. Sparring is not required within all of our programs. In BJJ, rolling is required to engage the techniques associated within the system. BJJ students are paired with other students of their own size and ability level. Students are never required to roll against another student with whom they are not comfortable. The same would hold true within the Muay Thai class. We would consider light sparring to be a part of your training to gain a similar understanding. Overall. We are a non-compete Academy, but for the avid cardio-driven student, we welcome the opportunity to work with you privately if you want to “kick it up a notch.”