Kumite
 
Kumite (sparring) is performed in the controlled environment of the Karate Dojo or at an organised competition event.
It forms a very important aspect of Karate training, as it allows the student to put in to practice the techniques they have learnt through training. As a result of its importance Kumite forms part of the grading syllabus, where students are assessed on their attacking and defensive prowess.
Kumite is only permissable for students that are wearing the correct protective equipment and excercise the appropriate levels of control in their techniques.
In organised competitions Kumite is divided in to sections based on age, sex and grading levels. The bouts are controlled by highly trained Martial Arts judges and scored on a points system, based on the techniques used and application of them.
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