Kumite (組手) means sparring, and is one of the three main sections of karate training, along with kata and kihon. Kumite is the part of karate in which you train against an opponent, using the techniques learnt from the kihon and kata.

The word "kumite" is a Japanese martial arts phrase denoting usually sumo or karate paired kata; basically "sparring". In the Japanese language there is no definite article ('the') so "the Kumite" is as meaningless as "the sushi" or "the pokemon". Outside of Japan, the mixed-cultural phrase "The Kumite" has no meaning whatsoever, except to English speakers who recognize the word "the".

Kumite is an action-packed story of courage, friendship, and redemption, set against the backdrop of the most brutal and elite fighting tournament in the world, "The Kumite". Vic Latour (Jean-Claude Van Damme), the only westerner to ever win the Championship of the Kumite, returns to defend his title after years of alcoholism and despair, overcoming great odds to achieve greater glory.

(koo-mee-tay) “crossing hands

braiding , there are two meanings, one is Tedori (movement of threads, braiding method ), one is a braider. te = hand tedori movement = of threads, braiding method

partner exercise, freehand

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