The competition in sport karate 

Here are explained the rules of the competition by World Karate Federation (WKF)[22], Federation recognized by the Olympic movement. Competition from other styles have different rules such as competitions KyokushinkaiGoverned in France by the National Commission Kyokushinkai in the French Federation of Karate[23]. Other competitions are governed by the rules of the World Karate and Kickboxing Association (WKA)[24] particularly in North America.

The kumite (fight), Individual

The holding and protections

Competitors wear a karate gi (kimono) and a white belt to blue and one red one. The following protections are required: gloves, foot protectors, the shell (for men), shin guards and mouth guards, and chest protector for women. Their color should be the same as the belt competitor.

Techniques permitted

All shots must be worn above the waist except for sweeping or unbalance the opponent. All blows to the face must be controlled if the competitor may be penalized for contact. Projections are prohibited as well as attacks in the face with open hand techniques, the blows of head, knee or elbow.

In the cadet category punches to the head should not touch on pain of punishment. The kicks to the head are allowed with a surface contact.

Scoring 

An effective technique when it has completed the following criteria:

* Fit (according to the concepts of sport karate)

* Sports Attitude (high when the technique is delivered)

* Great force (power and speed of technical and obvious commitment to success)

* Zanshin (total concentration and vigilance to avoid potential attacks-cons)

* Timing with opportunity (technical issued when it has the greatest impact)

* Correct distance (technical delivered with precise distance where it will have the greatest impact)

Worth 3 points (Sanbon):

* Kicks Jodan (head, face and neck).

* The screening or scans of the opponent with his foot on the ground followed by a valid technique.

Worth 2 points (Nihon)

* Chudan kicks (from the waist to the chest).

Worth 1 point (Ippon):

* Punching Chudan or Jodan.

* Top Uchi.

Each course begins and ends with a short meditation and the hi (rei), Students facing the teacher or sensei. Sometimes, the highest ranking or older (sempai) Are located slightly apart and welcome the sensei separately in addition to hi to everyone. The hello is done in silence and with mutual respect.

The learning sessions usually start (even if not codified) by heating (or physical training) which prepares the muscles and joints in the drive itself. We will adjust the heat to drive the ensuing emphasis on flexibility, endurance or physical strength.

Training can consist of kihon (or drill) Which consists of repeats and / or sequences of movements, learning one or more kata (codified imaginary battle against one or several opponents), assimilation of bunkai (application of kata or fighting) and finally kumite (or combat), which could be flexible (ju-kumite) To warm up and test techniques or to learn more codified taken away and combat tactics (ippon kumite, Sambon kumite, Gohon kumite, Pinan kumite, oyo kumite).