Shogun Karate Club

Karate Training Introduction

Karate training can be broken down into three key areas: Kata, Kihon & Kumite which together make up the core skills required to progress in karate. All three disciplines are practiced by every grade and students must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in all of them in order to pass their gradings.

Basic Technique (Kihon)

Kihon is the practice of the fundamental blocking, punching ,kicking and striking techniques of karate in which students form lines and advance up and down the training hall (Dojo). For higher grades this is normally followed by more complex and demanding combinations which comprise of two or more basic techniques performed as a sequence. For more detailed information on Kihon see our Kihon Page.

Forms (Kata)

 Sparing (Kumite)                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                        In Kihon one learns basic techniques. In Kata one learns how to apply the techniques in a combat situation against imagery opponents. In Kumite one applies them with a sparing partner .The principles of  Kihon still apply meaning that karateka(student of karate) must use proper karate techniques , demonstrate correct speed & power  and above all exercise good control.

There are three different types of Kumite starting with basic three or five step sparing going up to free sparing depending on the grade of student. For more details on Kumite see our Kumite Page