Jiyu Ippon kumite - Shotokan Karate Brown Belt Sparring

In many shotokan dojo, Jiyu ippon kumite is normally first practiced at brown belt (3rd kyu). With Shotokan karate, there are usually 6 attacks, but this does sometimes vary, they are ~ 1. Oi zuki jodan (stepping punch to the head). 2. Oi zuki chudan (stepping punch to the body). 3. Maegeri chudan (front kick to the body) 4. Yoko geri kekomi chudan (side thrust kick to the body) 5. Mawashi geri Chudan or Jodan (round house kick to the body or head). 6. Ushiro geri (back kick) Some organisations also attack with ~ 1. Kizami zuki (front hand jabbing punch) 2. Gyaku zuki (reverse punch)
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