This section explores martial arts sparring (kumite) techniques. Many martial arts schools use sparring in order to teach unarmed combat skills in a controlled and supervised environment (where students can safely learn how to kick, punch and/or grapple versus an unpredictable “live” opponent).
All martial arts sparring techniques should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. In addition, all martial arts techniques should be used safely and responsibly.
Martial Arts Sparring Techniques by Style or System
- Judo Randori – Judo Sparring
- Karate Kumite – Karate Sparring
- Goju-Ryu Ippon Kumite
- Kyokushin’s 100 Man Kumite
- Shotokan Kumite – Sparring techniques and training used by Shotokan students.
- Wado-Ryu Kihon Kumite
- Kumite Drills
- Muay Thai Sparring
- Taekwondo Sparring – Techniques for competition sparring.
- Taekwondo Step Sparring – One step sparring, three step sparring, etc.
- Children – Flag Sparring
Some martial arts styles use kumite/sparring as a more grueling form of training. Kyokushin Karate is famous for the “100-man kumite“. This grueling sparring match consists of one man or woman fighting 100 rounds of kumite against 100 similar or higher level opponents (although some opponents may go multiple times if the match does not have significant numbers of participants).
Misc. Sparring & Kumite Information