Wado-Ryu Kumite Kihon – Kyuhonme

Wado-Ryu Kumite Kihon – Kyuhonme (Kumite Kihon 9)

This page provides details for Wado-Ryu Kumite Kihon – Kyuhonme. This technique is also known as Wado-Ryu Kumite Kihon 9.

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Instructions for Wado-Ryu – Kumite Kihon 9

After bowing, the attacker takes one step forward and the defender takes one step backward.

• Attacker (Torre)

1. Migi Zenkutsu-dachi (Right basic stance)
2. Lunge forward with Migi Tsukkomi Chudan (Right middle level punch)
3. Hidari Gyakuzuki Chudan (Left middle level reverse punch)

• Defender (Uke)

1. Migi Zenkutsu-dachi (Right basic stance)
2. Pivot on the right leg anti-clockwise (moving to the right) and cover attack with Migi Nagashi Soto-uke Chudan (Right middle level middle block)
3. Pivot on the right leg clockwise (moving to the left) and cover attack with Migi Nagashi Soto-uke Chudan (Right middle level middle block) while simultaneously punching with Hidari Chokuzuki Jodan (Left head height straight punch)

• Notes

1. When practicing this kihon take care not to practice repeatedly at full force as this can cause damage to the forearms

Wado-Ryu – Kumite Kihon 9

Wado-Ryu – Kumite Kihon 1-10

Reference Sources

1. Written instructions provided by the students of Kentai Karate, www.kentaikarate.co.uk