an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage

making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

Boxing with a partner for training purposes. The bouts are meant to be training sessions where both boxers work on skill development. More often than not, it turns into a competitive session.

Aggressive encounters between two fish (usually males) involving Display, Lip-Locking, or other forms of contest.

The method by which bucks establish their dominance heirarchy. Sparring occurs during the prerut, when buckâ€(tm)s antlers are hard and strong. When sparring, two bucks will approach each other with their head low, and then lock antlers. They then push each other until one breaks free and succumbs to the other. Sparring is also used for bucks to estimate the size of their antlers.

The act where roosters hit with the feet. Also refers to placing sparring muffs over a rooster's natural spur in order to select or condition him.

Combat experience to give a karate student the oppurtunity to apply the techiques he or she has learned.