KUMITE
Kumite 組手
It means sparring; that is work with a partner. The
thought of sparring often makes new students nervous. There is no need to be.
Sparring is done in a controlled manner and no contact is allowed. New students
start with what is called step sparring. In step sparring, each move is
pre-arranged and each student knows his part. As students progress, they move to
more advanced forms of sparring. But at all levels, control and respect for your
partner are stressed.
It means sparring; that is work with a partner. The
thought of sparring often makes new students nervous. There is no need to be.
Sparring is done in a controlled manner and no contact is allowed. New students
start with what is called step sparring. In step sparring, each move is
pre-arranged and each student knows his part. As students progress, they move to
more advanced forms of sparring. But at all levels, control and respect for your
partner are stressed.
TYPES OF KUMITE
1. GOHON KUMITE - 5 step prearranged sparring
2. SANBON KUMITE - 3 step prearranged sparring
3. Ippon Kumite- 1 step pre arranged sparring
4. Jyu - Ippon Kumite semi free style sparring
5. Jyu Kumite - free style sparring
Go No SEN
SEN NO SEN
2. SANBON KUMITE - 3 step prearranged sparring
3. Ippon Kumite- 1 step pre arranged sparring
4. Jyu - Ippon Kumite semi free style sparring
5. Jyu Kumite - free style sparring
Go No SEN
SEN NO SEN