“Shotokan Karate: Sparring Concepts” S:1 E:2 step sparring (Ippon Kumite)

S:1 E:2 step sparring (Ippon Kumite) Basic level one-step (Ippon) kumite. This type of sparring is often required for the kyu ranks of testing in Japanese Shotokan Karate. Ippon Kumite helps the student develop a better sense of distance and angles for defense in sparring. This type of kumite emphasizes techniques with basic form and structure, while learning move at angles from the attacker.