"no-contact martial art" is a bit of an oxymoron. If you plan to use your martial art to improve at fighting (vs general fitness) there is no way around free s

"no-contact martial art" is a bit of an oxymoron. If you plan to use your martial art to improve at fighting (vs general fitness) there is no way around free sparring. Every school of Kung Fu that teaches fighting includes sparring. If you don't want to get better at fighting, might as well learn ballet, or go running. Your point about head concussion from extensive boxing practice is a good one.