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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.
Gary Moore scoring jodan Kizami Tzuki, 2003 SKIGB
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