Kumite

Practice of techniques against an opponent, ranging from pre-arranged (Yakusoku Kumite) to free sparring (Jiyu Kumite).

• Ippon Kumite (一本組手): One-step sparring, where one practitioner attacks and the other defends and counter-attacks in a single step.

• Sanbon Kumite (三本組手): Three-step sparring, involving a series of three attacks and defenses.