In Red Dragon Karate association, we trained in many different methods of martial arts, taking from each the best he believed they had to offer. We trained these various methods, as we found in several styles of karate already existed in Japan and all over the world. What set Red Dragon Karate apart was not only its incorporation of many different components of several styles, but also its intense training requirements that included physical contact without the use of protective equipment during kumite training. Full, hard contact fighting in class room/Dojo is the exclusive kumite training 

In Red Dragon Karate. It was for certain not permitted during the practice of Jessen kumite in the other styles. Red Dragon Karate also provide jiyu-kumite (free fighting)/(semi-Contact) fighting techniques for attempting Karate federation’s competition anywhere.

In the martial art of karate, kumite is regarded as the pinnacle of one’s training. It is during kumit that the students of karate test their skills against one another. It is where the expression of karate’s fundamental purpose – self defense – is exhibited.

In Red Dragon karate, many facts of training are required of a student before engaging in kumite. First, the student should be able to demonstrate a relative degree of proficiency in the basic blocks, kicks and strikes. Second, the student should be familiar with the bunkai (practical application) of each kata and understand that kata is the bridge that spans the distance between kihon (basic techniques) and kumite (sparring). Finally, students should have practiced renraku (transitions), consisting of several combinations of blocks, kicks and strikes executed in series while moving forward or backward across the floor.

Effective kumite requires the presence of three elements, which must come together in a compatible merger. These important elements are cho shin (body control), cho soku (breath control) and cho shin (mind control). The first, cho shin, requires that the body has a firm base (stance), from which it is easy to adapt and move. This requires that the body be flexible and that you maintain a suitable distance between you and the opponent. Cho soku is the controlling of one’s breathing. Breathing should be coupled with each movement. It should be slow and deep to prevent tension while reducing anxieties. The final element, the second cho shin, is for many, the hardest. This is the control of the mind. When engaged in any form of combat, including kumite in the dojo, there is some degree of fear. One must learn to control these fears and use them to their benefit. Fear produces an increased flow of adrenaline. This increased flow of adrenaline should be manifested to energize the body and allow unconstrained movement. When these three elements come together, the fundamental purpose of karate – kumite in its correct form – will be realized.

Kumite is learned in the same format as all other applications of karate are learned, beginning slowly with basic movements and gradually building to those that are more complex. The following represents the order of progression for kumite training in Red Dragon karate: sanbon-kumite (three-step fighting), ippon-kumite (one-step fighting), kihon-kumite (basic-technique fighting), yakusoku-kumite (predetermined fighting), tanshiki-kumite (limited-technique fighting) and finally jiyu-kumite (free fighting/Semi-fighting).

The exercise of kumite is a viable training tool. It assists the student in developing coordination, speed, agility and motor skills. If utilized properly, kumite will help to develop and enhance a student’s confidence. It can also enhance the student’s awareness of his training and teach how to learn from mistakes.

Jissen-kumite is, in effect, jiyu-kumite (free fighting)/(semi-free), but with two exceptions. First, in jissen-kumite, the opponents make full-contaact with one another. Second, the opponents are without any form of protective gear, Whilst it is encouraged to show full commitment in an attack, injuring your sparring partner is discouraged therefore control is required. Using control demonstrates the ability to deliver a devastating blow without actually hurting or injuring a fellow student. In Red Dragon Karate the form of fighting was more realistic and applicable to self-defense scenarios than the non-contact fighting employed by the other karate styles.

 In the jissen-kumite of Red Dragon karate there are few restrictions. Techniques not permitted are limited to three: gouging of the eyes, direct attacks to the joints, and groin strikes. All other areas of the body are considered viable targets. Takedowns, sweeps and throws are also permitted