The Aiki Te Ryu Karate Kai includes several methods of training in Kumite. Kumite is the part of your training which closely resembles combat against another student. In your study of Kumite it is important to understand the various levels we implement while you progress through your training.

IPPON KUMITE

This is the beginning stage of developing timing, technique and distancing. During this phase of Kumite training the student will face another student. An attack will be called out by the Sensei and the student will defend and counter strike the initial attack in a controlled manner.

NIHON KUMITE

Much like Ippon Kumite except the initial attack is blocked and a counter strike is launched and the first person to attack must defend the counter to their original attack.

SANBON KUMITE

Two students will pair off against each other. One student will launch a series of three attacks to the other and then the other student will return three attacks back. This is done at varying levels from head to groin targeting.

JIYU IPPON KUMITE

Much more free flowing but attacks are still called out and countered. The difference is that both students are using natural movement and must decide when to launch the attack at the other.

JIYU KUMITE

This is "free style" sparring where opponents move around and attack using various combinations. During this exercise it is important to focus on control and technique while remaining safe at your training.

RANDORI

This is adaptive from Aikido and Judo in which a series of three to five attackers will attempt to grab or strike at you. During this time you use elements of movement applied to physics to defend against all attackers with your countering techniques.