Introduction

KUMITE

 

Kumite (or simply sparring) in Japanese means “Grappling Hands or meeting of hands”. It is one of the three main sections of Karate training, after Kata and Kihon. Kumite is application of techniques learnt from Kata and Kihon.

Types :

v  Beginner Level  :-

Ø  Kihon-Gohon-Kumite  : “Basic five step sparring” is practiced by beginners. The attacker takes five steps forward of attack in succession where defender take backwards steps blocking each attack. Then defender performs counter attack at the last. This is helpful for beginners to learn application of Kihon.

Ø  Kihon-Sanbon-Kumite : “Basic three step sparring” is very similar to five step sparring but steps are reduced to three. It trains Karateka about proper distance while sparring.

v  Intermediate Level  :-

Ø   Kihon-Ippon-Kumite : “Basic one step sparring” is used to learn to apply Kihon quickly and properly. First attack is performed then defender counter-attacks after defending from attack.

Ø  Jiyu-Ippon-Kumite : “Free-style one step sparring” is very similar to kihon ippon kumite but it is not pre planned. Both opponents get equal freedom to attack. Sparring is over just after performing one attack and counter attacking after defending it.

v  Advanced Level  :-

Ø  Jiyu Kumite : “Free-sparring” is extended version of jiyu ippon kumite where opponents continue to fight using full speed and techniques. It requires high skill to practice and master it. Its also provides an  excellent opportunity to test someone’s skills.

Ø  Shiai Kumite : “Competition Sparring” is the kumite performed at tournaments. It is more like a sport and have strict rules and regulations as constituted by WKF.  It is performed for points. At the end, winner is also declared on the basis of points and penalties given by Refree and Judges.

Ø  Oyo Kumite : “Application Sparring” is also called Bunkai is practiced after performing kata to show application of various techniques used in it. Oyo means ‘to apply’. It is practiced by highly skilled Kartekas.

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BASICS

Beginner and Intermediate level Kumite

v  Kihon Gohon Kumite :

Ø  Gohon 1 :

Ø  Gohon 2:

v  Kihon Sanbon Kumite :

Ø  Sanbon 1:

Ø  Sanbon 2:

v  Kihon Ippon Kumite :

Ø  Jodan 1:

Ø  Jodan 2:

Ø  Jodan 3:

Ø  Jodan 4:

Ø  Jodan 5:

Ø  Chudan 1:

Ø  Chudan 2:

Ø  Chudan 3:

Ø  Chudan 4:

Ø  Mae Geri 1:

Ø  Mae Geri 2:

Ø  Mae Geri 3:

Ø  Mae Geri 4:

Ø  Mawashi Geri 1:

Ø  Mawashi Geri 2:

Ø  Yoko Geri 1:

Ø  Yoko Geri 2:

Ø  Yoko Geri 3:

Falling

Ukemi

Uke means “receiving” and Mi means “body or self”. Hence Ukemi means receiving body or self or simply “falling safely”.

 

The three major types of Ukemi are as follow :

v  Mae Ukemi (Front Roll)

 

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v Ushiro Ukemi (Back Roll)

 

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v  Yoko Ukemi (Side Roll)

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PUNCHES

Zuki (Tsuki)

v  Zuki (Jodan/Chudan/Gedan level)  (Punch)

 

v  Age Zuki (Rising Punch)

 

v  Gyaku Zuki (Reverse Punch)

 

v  Kizami Zuki (Jabbing Punch)

 

v  Jun (Oi)  Zuki (Step through Punch)

 

v  Kage Zuki (Hook Punch)

 

v  Mawashi Zuki (Roundhouse Punch)

 

v  Ura Zuki (Inverted Short Punch)

 

v  Tate Zuki (Vertical Half Punch)

 

v  Hasami Zuki (Scissor Punch)

v  Awase Zuki (Narrow Double Punch)

 

v  Heiko (Morote) Zuki (Parallel Punch)

 

v  Yama Zuki (Wide Double Punch)

STRIKES

Uchi

v  Shuto Uchi (Knife Hand Strike)

v  Shuto Yoko Uchi (Sideways Knife Hand Strike)

v  Shuto Hizo Uchi (Knife Hand Strike To Spleen)

v  Shuto Sakotsu Uchi (Knife Hand Strike To Clavicle)

v  Shuto Uchi Komi (Knife Hnd Strike To Sternum)

v  Tettsui Uchi (Hammer Fist Strike)

v  Tettsui Yoko Uchi (Hammer Fist Strike Sideways)

v  Tettsui Hasami Uchi (Hammer Fist Scissor Strike)

v  Uraken Uchi (Back Fist Strike)

v  Uraken Hizo Uchi (Back Fist Strike To Spleen)

v  Uraken Mawashi Uchi (Roundhouse Back Fist Strike)

v  Uraken Ganmen Uchi (Back Fist Strike To Face)

v  Mae Empi (Upwards Elbow Strike to Face)

v  Mawashi Empi (Roundhouse Elbow Strike)

v  Yoko Empi (Sideways Elbow Strike)

v  Otoshi Empi (Downwards Elbow Strike)

v  Ushiro Empi (Backwards Elbow Strike)

v  Nukite (Spear Hand Strike)

v  Ippon Nukite (One Finger Strike)

v  Nihon Nukite (Two Finger Strike)

v  Washide Uchi (Eagle Hand Strike)

v  Hiraken Uchi (Fore-Knuckle Strike)

v  Ippon Ken Uchi (One Knuckle Strike)

v  Nakada Ken Uchi (Middle Knuckle Strike)

v  Haishu Uchi (Back Hand Strike)

v  Haito Uchi (Ridge Hand Strike)

v  Kumade Uchi (Bear Hand Strike)

v  Teisho (Seiryuto) Uchi (Palm Heel Strike)