Introduction to Ipponme Kumite
Ipponme Kumite, also known as "one-step sparring," is a fundamental aspect of Wado-Ryu Karate
that focuses on precision, timing, and technique. Unlike free sparring, Ipponme Kumite is a
structured form of practice where the attacker delivers a pre-arranged strike, and the defender
responds with a block or evasion followed by a counter-attack. This controlled environment
allows practitioners to refine their skills, emphasizing the importance of distance, balance,
and mental focus.
Through Ipponme Kumite, karateka develop the ability to read an opponent’s intentions, execute
flawless defensive techniques, and deliver effective counter-attacks. It serves as an essential
training method, bridging the gap between basic techniques and more advanced sparring scenarios.
The practice of Ipponme Kumite not only hones physical skills but also cultivates discipline,
awareness, and the strategic mindset necessary for success in both kumite and real-world
self-defense situations.
Chudan Uke Ipponme (1)
(Soto Uke)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Steps through
to deliver right Junzuki to the defenders solar plexus
Defender: Steps Back. right Soto
Uke arm block across body turning into
side stance knocking Attackers arm away then slide forward delivering a Right Empi strike to
ribs.
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Chudan Uke - Nihonme (2)
(Uchi Uke)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Steps through
to deliver right Junzuki to the defender's solar plexus
Defender: Steps Back. Right,
Uchi Uke block. grabs Attacker wrist. Adjust your back leg for a comfortable kick. Right Maegeri
to rib area while pulling attackers wrist, push right arm forward to open up Attackers back and
left reverse punch to Attackers kidney area.
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Jodan Uke
Jodan Uke - Ipponme (1)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Step and
right Junzuki No Tsukkomi to the defender's Head
Defender: Step back left block (keep
left hand open) across body turning into
side stance and simultaneously upper cut punch to the Attackers chin with the right hand, step
forward with right foot into gyakuzuki stance delivering a left Empi to the attackers ribs.
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Jodan Uke - Nihonme (2)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Right fighting Stance
Attacker: Step and
right Junzuki No Tsukkomi to the defender's Head
Defender: Step back and to the right
and approx. 45 degrees and deliver a left
Jodan Uke to the Attackers chin. Grab attackers striking arm and back of their neck and pull
them towards you strike with right knee to stomach.
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Jodan Uke - Sanbonme (3)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Right fighting Stance
Attacker: Step and
right Junzuki No Tsukomi to the defender's Head
Defender: Step back with right foot and
keeping front (left) foot still hip twist
to the left and deliver nagashizuki punch to attackers chin. Adjust left foot for comfort and
delivery right foot Mawashigeri to attacker's midriff.
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Jodan Uke - Yohonme (4)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Right fighting Stance
Attacker: Step and
Junzuki No Tsukomi to the defender's Head
Defender: Step back with right into shotu
stance and block with inverse uchi uke (elbow
block) moving the attackers punch off line. Slide towards attacker in shiko-dachi delivering a
left hand back fist (uraken) to Attackers midriff. step left foot into gyakazuki stance and
strike to Attackers solar plexus with right
Haito.
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Keri Uke
Keri Uke - Ipponme (1)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Maegeri to
defenders belt.
Defender: Moving front foot to left. block Left Geden Barai with a
clockwise motion using the left palm to block
the kick to your right. Step left foot back in linc and right gyakazuki to the exposed ribs.
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Keri Uke - Nihonme (2)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Right fighting Stance
Attacker: Maegeri to
defenders belt.
Defender: Step right foot back. then move front foot to left, block
Left Geden Barai with a clockwise motion
using the left palm to block the kick to your right. Step left foot back in line and right
gyakazuki to the exposed ribs.
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Keri Uke - Sanbonme (3)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Surikomi
(one step) maegeri
Defender: Step left foot back, then move front foot to right, block
right Geden Barai with a clockwise motion
using the right palm to block the kick to your left. Step right foot back in line and left
gyakazuki to the exposed ribs.
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Keri Uke - Yohonme (4)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Maegeri to
defenders belt. (only lift knee)
Defender: Drop forwards onto left leg, blocking the
attackers leg on The knee with the left
forearm, at the Same time right gyakazuki to Attackers solar plexus or groin
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Keri Uke - Gohonme (5)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Right fighting Stance
Attacker: Maegeri to
defenders belt.
Defender: Slide (tsuriashi) and turn slightly to your left at 45
degrees, right geden barai behind you. Step
back towards attacker performing left gyakazuki to Attackers ribs.
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Keri Uke - Ropponme (6)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Surikomi
(one step) maegeri
Defender: Slide (tsuriashi) and turn slightly to your right at 45
degrees, left geden barai behind you. Step
back towards attacker performing right gyakazuki to Attackers ribs.
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