Wado-Ryu Karate-Do
Terminology used in Kihon Kumite
Torimi (to take) is the Wadoka who takes the attack and converts it into a counter attack.
Ukemi (to receive) is the Wadoka who initiates the first attack and subsequently receives the counter attack from Torimi.
Ko Bo Ittai The concept is where attack and defence are the same thing.
Zanshin Zanshin describes ones state of awareness before, during, and following the stages of Kihon Kumite interaction.
Maai Correct fighting distance.
Nijiri Ashi The challenging for ground between two Wadoka at the commencement of all Kihon Kumite exchanges.
Seichusen Ukemi's line of attack.
Taisabaki is the general term given to describe the body movement used which allows Torimi to move away from
Ukemi's attack.
Three distinctive types of body movement found in Kihon Kumite are collectively called San-mi Ittai and are a particular subgroup of Taisabaki. San-mi-Ittai consists of:
1. Ten-1 (Change of direction) which is to move to body away from the attack.
2. Ten-tai (Change of body) which is the twisting or realignment of the body to change the relationship between Torimi's body and Ukemi's attack.
3. Ten-gi (Change of technique) which is executing an attack while letting Ukemi's attack pass through.
Nagasu is when the body is moved slightly off the line of attack so as to evade the technique while remaining close enough to use the power of the opponents attack. Nagasu is an application of San-mi Ittai.
Inasu Specifically relates to the delivery of the counter attack while defending. It is the combination of Taisabaki with a striking technique.
Noru is the art of going with the flow of the opponents attack and not resisting it. Similar to that of supple bamboo in a strong wind, the bamboo will bend but spring back when the time is right.
Irimi is entering or getting inside an opponents technique.
Atemi Waza Vital point attacks.
Nage Waza Throwing techniques.
Kansetsu Waza Joint locking.
Hyoshi Correct timing.
Kihon Kumite teaches three specific types of timing
1. Sensen no Sen means to attack when the opponents intent is perceived, thus pre-empting their attack and catching them off guard.
2. Sen means attacking simultaneously with the opponent.
3. Go no Sen means to respond to an attack with a counter attack immediately the opponents attack is completed and before they can launch another attack.
Ki Ken Tai no Ichi The coordination of mind and body. The union of mind and body cannot occur if the mind is clouded and confused.
Wa no Michi The way of correct technique. (The way of harmony).