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Shotokan is a traditional Japanese Martial Art. The three
main areas of methodology focused on are Kihon (Basics),
Kata (Form), and Kumite (Free Sparring). Kihon
includes various punching, kicking and blocking techniques,
while Kata is a set of formal exercises derived from routine
Kihon movements. The Kata were created years ago and
are used as a standard to judge technique. Kihon and
Kata must be practiced with regularity to advance to the
next step, Kumite. Kumite, or Free Sparring, is the
actual application of the Kihon and Kata techniques that are
practiced. In Shotokan Karate, Kumite never takes
precedence over the practice of Kihon and Kata. |
