Karate
Karate can be practiced as budō, as a sport, as a combat sport,
or as self defense training. Traditional karate places emphasis on
self development (budō). Modern Japanese style training emphasizes
the psychological elements incorporated into a proper kokoro
(attitude) such as perseverance, fearlessness, virtue, and
leadership skills. Sport karate places emphasis on exercise and
competition. Weapons (kobudō) is important training activity in some
styles.
Seiki Juku Karate training is divided into the three "K's"
kihon (basics or fundamentals),
kata (forms), and Kumite (sparring). Each
described below
Karate styles place varying importance on kihon. Typically this
is performance in unison of a technique or a combination of
techniques by a group of karateka. Kihon may also be prearranged
drills in smaller groups or in pairs.
Kata (型:かた) means
literally "shape" or "model." Kata is a formalized sequence of
movements which represent various attack and defense postures. These
postures are based on idealized combat applications.
Sparring in Karate is called kumite (組手:くみて). It literally means
"meeting of hands." Kumite is practiced both as a sport and as self-defense
training.
The meaning of the word "Karatedo"