Kumite

Kumite is sparring and it includes many different methods of practicing techniques with a partner or opponent.

Fundamentals

• Basic Sparring Posture (Kumite Kamae)
• Sliding Footwork for Sparring
• Jab (Kizami Tsuki)
• Reverse Punch (Gyaku Tsuki)
• Lunge Punch (Oi Tsuki)
• Lead Leg Roundhouse Kick (Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri)
• “3×3” Basic Sparring Set

Special Fundamentals

• Double Slide
• Backfist Strike (Uraken Uchi)
• Ridgehand Strik (Haito Uchi)
• Scissor Block (Hasami Uke)

Sets

• Mountain Set
• Tiger Set
• Cobra Set
• Dragon Set

Combinations

• Basic Double Punch (Nihon Tsuki)
• Reverse Punch, Roundhouse Kick, Reverse Punch

Tactics

• Jab Pivot Drill
• Springback Pivot Drills
• Knee Fake
• Knee Fake Drills