How Valuable is Kumite?
Many of us instructors or those who practice karate often study and create advancements in sports-science in an attempt to enhance our training routines. This study – whether it is based on old methods of karate or martial systems – incorporated into today’s new training methods create this science that affords us the opportunity to better understand how and why our bodies react to various movements, especially in the aspects of Kumite. For example, it’s common knowledge amongst athletes that a proper strength-training program can increase power and speed. Additionally, similar studies have been made regarding nutrition and supplements, its relationship to overall peak performance. However, despite new advancements in training methods, we must not lose site of the most traditional way of practice-Kumite. How does one train for kumite? To the karate practitioner, will weight training, working the bags, dummies and advanced medicines be enough? If you are looking at karate as a means of
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