Introduction to Ohyo Kumite
Ohyo Kumite, also known as Applied Sparring, is an advanced form of sparring in Wado-Ryu Karate
that bridges the gap between basic sparring drills and real-world application. Unlike
pre-arranged sparring, Ohyo Kumite allows for more dynamic interaction between opponents, where
techniques are applied in a fluid and adaptive manner. This practice helps develop not only the
physical execution of techniques but also timing, distancing, and the ability to respond to an
opponent’s unpredictable movements.
In Ohyo Kumite, practitioners learn to transition seamlessly between defense and offense,
incorporating blocks, strikes, and counter-attacks in a realistic, controlled setting. It is an
essential training method for understanding how fundamental techniques can be adapted and
applied in live situations, enhancing a karateka's ability to react swiftly and effectively in
combat.
Whether for self-defense or competitive sparring, Ohyo Kumite emphasizes the practical
application of Wado-Ryu principles, blending strategy, technique, and awareness to develop
well-rounded martial artists.
Ohyo Gumite - Ipponme (1)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Step
forward double punch (Right T Tobikomizuki Jodan, left gyakazuki Chudan),
Defender:
Step back as attacker moves forward and block jodan
punch with open hand Uchi Uke in shuto stance.
Attacker: Adjust right foot to allow a
hook/sweep with left foot to off balance the defender (pull foot in direction of toes), right
Gyakuzuki to kidney area.
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Ohyo Gumite - Nihonme (2)
Attacker: Right fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Slide
right foot forward, Left Gyakuzuki Jodan, as gyakazuki returns to the body, use the right foot
to hook/sweep the opponents left foot while
performing left Gyakuzuki to kidney.
Defender: Lean back avoiding Jodan punch with open
hand Uchi Uke in Shuto stance
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Ohyo Gumite - Sanbonme (3)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Right fighting Stance
Attacker: Step
forward double punch (Right Jodan, left gyakazuki Chudan).
Defender: Step back to avoid
the Attacker's punches, after Chudan Punch,
slide forward with Junzuki No Tsukkomi.
Attacker: Slide under left punch into right
Shikodachi behind defender achieving rib to rib body contact whilst sliding in use straight
right arm to open defenders chest and placing
left hand under defender's left leg — keeping back straight. Rotate to the right whilst dropping
onto your left knee throwing the defender backwards over your right leg, keep the defender close
to you using your right arm. Right
backfist (uraken) strike to defenders head.
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Ohyo Gumite - Yohonme (4)
Attacker: Right fighting Stance
Defender: Right fighting Stance
Attacker: Step
through with left foot and deliver right Uraken Jodan.
Defender: Move front foot across
45 degrees in avoidance, right head block
(elbow to front, fist at ear) to Attacker's Uraken Jodan.
Attacker: Continue from
blocked Uraken by pushing the Defenders right elbow guard across their face to open path to
their right kidney/ribs with open left hand
(use hips for power) whilst returning right fist to hip, Right Gyakuzuki to kidney.
Grab defenders right arm with your left hand, and their left shoulder with your right hand and
pull them down onto your right knee (to
their stomach). (Keep left arm straight to ensure the defender cannot straighten up). Dropping
onto right foot, Right downward Empi (Elbow) to nape of neck.
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Ohyo Gumite - Gohonme (5)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Step
through to right stance, Left Gyakuzuki Chudan return to guard position.
Defender: Step
back, Right Uchi Uke Chudan.
Attacker:
Surikomi Maegeri.
Defender: Step right foot back, then move left foot to left, and
block Left Geden Barai with a clockwise motion using the left palm to block the kick to your
right — adjust to gyakazuki stance and perform
Right Haito (Ridge hand) to stomach. (whilst sliding right foot in slightly) continue with right
hand Uraken (backfist) to back of head.
Grab attackers right shoulder with left hand.
drop body weight down, pull attacker
down with right shuto breaking balance behind attackers right knee, pull opponent in tight.
Right Shuto to bridge of nose or neck.
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Ohyo Gumite - Ropponme (6)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Surikomi
Maegeri chudan - Right Gyakuzuki Jodan (ensuring to get past the defenders front leg with the
left leg)
Defender: One Step back
Out Of kick range, lean back avoiding punch blocking with Open right hand.
Attacker:
Hook/Sweep opponents right foot with left foot adjust left foot for strong stance and right
Mawashigeri Chudan.
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Ohyo Gumite - Nanahonme (7)
Attacker: Left fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Deliver 2
Left front hand Snap Punches to Chudan, sliding forwards.
Defender: Block both Snap
Punchs with Right Hand open block whilst sliding
backwards. — counter attack with a Right Maegeri Chudan.
Attacker: Step Left foot out
to avoid the kick, whilst performing left gedan barai with open hand blocking the kick. - Right
Gyakuzuki to kidney - Grab attacker's
left shoulder using right hand and break balance behind right knee with bottom of right foot,
pulling to floor (Right side). - Drop body weight down, Left Gyakuzuki to face (keep back
straight).
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Ohyo Gumite - Hachihonme (8)
Attacker: Right fighting Stance
Defender: Left fighting Stance
Attacker: Surikomi
(one step) and attempt a right ashi-bari (leg sweep)
Defender: Step back (avoiding
sweep).
Attacker: Attempt Left ashibarai
Defender: Step back (avoiding sweep).
Attacker: Straight after Left ashi-barai
turn into Right Ushirogeri Chudan. (back kick to body) landing in right stance. Break the
defenders stance on the outside of their
Left Leg (pushing in with Right Knee), whilst pushing defenders left arm away from them with
right hand perform left Gyakuzuki Chudan.
Defender: Step back (avoiding back kick).
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