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Kumite
Kumite
This is the sparring aspect of Karate and there are several types of kumite. For example Ippon kumite a form of fighting where both the attacker and defender use a set of pre arranged attacks and counters. Both sides know which moves will be used and when. Jiyu ippon kumite where the attacker tells the defender which area of the body they will attack and the defender must counter with any appropriate technique. Free sparring is where the attacker and defender can use any attack or defence moves at any time.
ways to defend and attack.