Spar Connect — Find a training partner near you

TRAIN SMART. SPAR SAFE.

Spar Connect helps you find chill, like-minded training partners nearby. Light and touch sparring first — no egos, no drama. Just good rounds with good people.

Find a Partner Near You See how it works
4.9
Avg Rating
2K+
Fighters
50mi
Max Radius
Boxing Muay Thai BJJ MMA Wrestling Kickboxing Judo Karate Boxing Muay Thai BJJ MMA Wrestling Kickboxing Judo Karate
Process
HOW SPAR CONNECT
WORKS
01
👤

Set Up Your Profile

Add your weight class, skill level, style, gym, and when you're free to train. A quick intro so your future partners know who they're meeting before you ever shake hands.

02
📍

Browse Nearby Partners

See who's around you. Filter by style, weight class, level, and badge status. Everyone on the app is here for the same reason — good, low-pressure rounds.

03
📅

Book a Session

Send a sparring invite with your preferred time and spot. Accept, reschedule, or pass — no awkward gym convos needed. Calendar sync keeps everything in one place.

04

Leave a Review & Earn Badges

After each session, both partners leave a quick rating. Be a good training partner, build your rep, and unlock trust badges that show future partners what to expect.

MADE FOR TRAINING
PARTNERS, NOT PROS

Spar Connect is built around light and touch sparring — the kind where you actually learn something and walk away feeling good about the session.

🗺️

Find Partners Near You

Set a radius of 5–50 miles and see who's around. The closer and more compatible, the higher they show up.

🎚️

Filters That Actually Matter

Weight class, style, skill level, gym, and badge status. Find someone who's a real match — not just whoever's nearby.

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Reminders & Safety Nudges

Get a heads-up before every session with a quick etiquette reminder. Sets a good vibe before you even show up.

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Simple, Low-Cost Payments

Just $1 per confirmed session via Stripe. Light & touch sparring is free to browse and match — you only pay when it's on.

📋

Safety First, Always

Digital waiver at signup, pop-up safety reminders before sessions. We take the "connect" part seriously — community over competition.

NEARBY FIGHTERS
3 matches
MR
Marcus R.
Welterweight · Boxing · Intermediate
Safe Sparrer Respectful
★★★★★ 4.9
2.4 mi
JL
Jasmine L.
Flyweight · Muay Thai · Advanced
Experienced Safe Sparrer
★★★★★ 5.0
4.1 mi
DK
Dev K.
Middleweight · MMA · Beginner
Respectful
★★★★☆ 4.7
6.0 mi
EARN YOUR
STRIPES

Badges are earned through real sessions and genuine feedback — not bought or gamed. They show up on your profile so partners know what kind of training partner you are before they commit.

🛡️

Safe Sparrer

Awarded to fighters with zero safety complaints and high control ratings across 10+ sessions.

🤝

Respectful

Consistently positive written feedback highlighting good sportsmanship and gym etiquette.

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Experienced

50+ verified sparring sessions logged through the app with a 4.5+ average rating.

Top Rated

Maintained a 4.9+ star average over at least 25 sessions. The gold standard of Spar Connect.

📅

Reliable

Zero no-shows or last-minute cancellations across 15+ scheduled sessions.

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Community Pick

Manually awarded by admins for exceptional contributions to the Spar Connect community.

GOT A GYM?
PUT IT ON THE MAP.

List your gym on Spar Connect and become a destination for local training sessions. Users browsing for sparring partners in your area can discover your space, book a drop-in, and pay right through the app.

01
🏠

Create Your Gym Profile

Add your gym name, location, available equipment, hours, and a short description. Upload photos so people know what they're walking into.

02
💰

Set Your Drop-In Fee

You decide what to charge per drop-in session — totally up to you. Users pay through the app when they book a sparring session at your gym. Payouts handled via Stripe.

03
📈

Get Discovered & Earn

Your gym shows up when users nearby are looking for a spot to spar. More visibility, more drop-ins, more revenue — without any extra work on your end.

What gyms get
Your own gym listing page
Photos, amenities, hours, and your drop-in rate — all in one place that users actually see.
Seamless drop-in payments
Users pay at booking. You get paid automatically. No chasing cash at the door.
Session capacity controls
Set max drop-ins per time slot so you never get overwhelmed. You stay in control of your floor.
Reviews & gym ratings
Users rate their experience at your gym. Good reviews build your rep and bring in more regulars.
Gym dashboard & analytics
See how many drop-ins you've had, revenue earned, and your busiest time slots — all from a simple dashboard.
🥊
Iron Fist Gym
📍 Downtown Los Angeles, CA · 1.8 mi
★★★★★ 4.8
42 reviews
Boxing Muay Thai MMA Bags & Pads
Drop-in fee
$15 /session
✓ 4 spots available today · Mon–Sat 7am–9pm
List Your Gym — It's Free to Start

Small platform fee applies per drop-in booking. You set the price — we handle the rest.

START FREE.
GO PRO WHEN
YOU'RE READY.

Light and touch sparring is free to use. Unlock hard sparring matchmaking with a Pro membership when you've built up your rep and you're ready for more.

Free
$0
Always free. No card needed.
What's included
  • Full profile creation
  • Browse & match with local partners
  • Light & touch sparring sessions
  • Booking, calendar & notifications
  • Ratings, reviews & badges
  • $1 processing fee per session
Get Started Free
Pro
Pro
$9/mo
For experienced training partners.
Everything in Free, plus
  • Hard sparring matchmaking unlocked
  • Advanced filters (record, competition history)
  • Priority placement in search results
  • Session fee waived (save $1/session)
  • In-app coaching & gear deals (coming soon)
Unlock Pro
Gym
Gym Partner
Free
+ small fee per drop-in booking.
What's included
  • Your own gym listing page
  • Set your own drop-in fee
  • In-app booking & payments via Stripe
  • Session capacity controls
  • Gym ratings & reviews
  • Revenue dashboard & analytics
List Your Gym

Hard sparring requires a verified profile with 10+ completed sessions and a 4.5+ rating.

BUILD YOUR
OWN CREW.

Create a private or public community for your gym, team, or local training crew. Invite members, organize group sessions, share highlights, and keep everyone on the same page — all inside Spar Connect.

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Private or Public
Keep it invite-only for your team, or open it up so local fighters can find and join your crew.
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Group Session Scheduling
Organize open mat days, group sparring events, or weekly meetups. Members RSVP right from the community page.
🎥
Share Sparring Highlights
Post clips from your sessions, celebrate good rounds, and build a culture your crew is proud of.
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Community Chat
Coordinate sessions, hype each other up, and stay connected between rounds. No group chat needed.
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Community Leaderboards
See who in your crew has the most sessions, best ratings, and most badges. Friendly competition keeps everyone motivated.
Start a Community Free for all users
Westside Boxing Crew
📍 Los Angeles, CA  ·  🔓 Public
MR
JL
DK
+14
17 members
🥊 Open Sparring Night
Sat Jan 18 · 6:00 PM · Iron Fist Gym
Top this month
🥇 Marcus R.
8 sessions
🥈 Jasmine L.
6 sessions
🥉 Dev K.
5 sessions
Recent activity
MR
Marcus R. posted a highlight from last night's session 🎥
JL
Jasmine L. earned the Safe Sparrer badge 🛡️
RB
Rey B. RSVP'd to Open Sparring Night 📅
Community
FIGHTERS LOVE
SPAR CONNECT
★★★★★

"I just wanted a chill boxing partner to drill with on weekends. Found one through Spar Connect within two days. Super easy, no weird energy."

TR
Tyler R.
Recreational Boxer · Chicago, IL
★★★★★

"I was nervous about training with strangers but the badge system really puts you at ease. Everyone I've met through the app has been respectful and fun to train with."

KP
Kira P.
Muay Thai hobbyist · Miami, FL
★★★★★

"The safety reminders before each session set a great tone. It's not about who's tougher — it's about getting better together. That vibe is exactly what I needed."

DS
Diego S.
BJJ Blue Belt · Los Angeles, CA
GOOD ROUNDS
START HERE.

Join the waitlist and be among the first to find training partners near you. Free to start — no credit card, no commitment.

No spam. Just a heads-up when we launch.