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We’ve all heard of the three R’s, right? Well, karate has something similar. The Three K’s. What are they? Simple:

Kihon (Basics),    Kata ( Forms),    Kumite ( Sparring)

When practiced together, the above will help to create a more rounded martial artist. They will teach how to do the basic movements (kihon), how to put movements together (kata) and how to use the techniques in “real life” situations (kumite).

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Kihon Kumite is the application of fully controlled, formalised attacks and defences.

There are several Kihon sets to learn. All the sets (like basics) are derived from Shotokan Kata. As you advance in your training, with each grade you learn a new set. Each set introduces a variation of attack and defence.
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