My boys love sparring with me since young. Now that they are into their teens, they have gotten stronger but still not as strong as I lah! We still spar alot though sometimes they can be quite rough. My wife cannot tolerate the noise level and often complained that I spoil the kids and that our frequent 'rough' plays resulted in the boys not being afraid of me!

I understand her concern but it's the fun of sparring that actually brings us closer. Guess the ladies just don't get it. Plus, i don't want my kids to fear me but respect and love me. Anyway, it helped my relationship with my boys and I encourage all fathers to go for it! But exercise care during such 'rough' sessions as the growing up boys might just cause the sprain on your back... Very Happy

Yea, know what you mean...my brother does that with his son (my nephew) with whom I do the same Smile