Kumite
In kata training, we learn a wide range of offensive and defensive techniques employed against imaginary opponents. Kumite goes a step further by putting those techniques into practice against a real opponent. This gives the student the opportunity to physically block an attack and to also deliver an attack. This develops fighting spirit, timing, distancing, focus, proper breathing and body evasion. It also gives experience of fighting, which is useful should your art every be required for self defense. Kumite is organised into different types increasing in complexity as the student progresses.
| GOHON KUMITE | 5 Step Sparring |
| SANBON KUMITE | 3 Step Sparring |
| KIHON IPPON KUMITE | 1 Step Sparring |
| JIYU IPPON KUMITE | 1 Step Semi Free Sparring |
| JIYU KUMITE | Free Sparring |