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- Gohon kumite, or 5
step sparring, is the initial stage of kumite training. Students
work with a partner in a strong forward stance (zenkutsu dachi)
advancing and retreating with strong punches, kicks, and blocks.
After their announcement, the attacker steps forward with a technique.
As they do so, the defender steps back from natural stance into
forward stance, and executes a block.
- On the 5th block,
the defender must counter-attack, with the most typical counterattack
being the reverse punch (gyaku zuki).
- The purpose of five
step sparring is to learn to time blocks with attacks, maintain
formal, fundamental structure under pressure, and develop accurate
targets and proper distancing (ma-ai). Strong basics must be demonstrated
including knee position, square hips and shoulders on the attack,
and hips at 45 degrees on the blocks.
- Five attacks gives
the students five opportunities to correct and strengthen these
training goals. Gohon kumite is utilized as a training exercise
in the dojo and is not a requirement for examinations.
- Video
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5 Step Sparring with Sensei Kevin Clark - watch
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