Noun
kumite (countable and uncountable, plural kumites)
The aspect of karate in which a person trains against an adversary, using the techniques learned from the kihon and kata.
Gorleston’s Tay Emmerson missed out on a medal in the kata but took a fantastic silver in the boys’ team kumite and was selected to fight for the England squad in a four team, mini international event, between England, Scotland, Ireland and Malta. Source: Internet
In structured kumite (yakusoku, prearranged), two participants perform a choreographed series of techniques with one striking while the other blocks. Source: Internet
In Calgary this past March she finished 3 in kumite as well as 2 in the open kata and 1 in the open kumite. Source: Internet
The tournament programme included kata and kumite events among all age groups. Source: Internet
Zara Williams, 14, gained a bronze in the 15-17 years kumite, a silver in the 13-14 years and another bronze in the girls’ team event. Source: Internet
In full contact karate kumite, points are based on the results of the impact, rather than the formal appearance of the scoring technique. Source: Internet