F.S.K.D.
Kumite - Sparring
There are very few winners…
It is not where you go, but how you get there
16th Century Samurai
Kumite (sparring) is divided into various categories of pre-arranged sparring. It is essential that the attack is strong at all times. He/she should exercise control when aiming for the face, but some contact ought to be made if possible when attacking the mid-section.
On no account should the defender follow through and make contact. After blocking, he/she should focus his/her counter-attack just short of the target.
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The Six Ways of Kumite |
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Kihon Ippon Kumite |
(basic one-attack sparring) allows both opponent to attack in turn. |
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Kaeshi Ippon Kumite |
basic one-attack sparring (with returning step counter-attack) |
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Sanbon Kumite |
three-attack sparring (pre-arranged techniques are used to defend and counter-attack) |
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Gohon Kumite |
five-attack sparring (as Sanbon Kumite) |
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Jiyu Ippon Kumite |
semi free one-attack sparring |
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Jiyu Kumite |
freestyle, which enables the Karate-ka to use freely any of the techniques against their opponent without warning. At all times, you should remember to take in consideration the essence of Karate-Do: Karate ni sentanashi (means: there is no first attack in Karate) |