Ippon Kumite (one step prearranged sparring)
The attacker from a forward stance takes one step forward and punches towards the defenders head or body.

The defender steps backwards blocks and uses counter attacks. Click here for example

Sanbon Gumite (Three step prearranged sparring)
This is where the attacker steps and punches three times and the defender blocks and counters on the last punch. Click here for example

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-free fighting prearranged sparring)
These types of blocks uses different techniques which the student has learnt and can be used in all types of fighting e.g. at a contest, street fighting or free fighting in the Dojo. The block starts off in attention stance then the attacker goes into left ,or right fighting stance with a slight Kiai, then the attacker gains distance using only the toes, and attacks when ready.

At the end of the sequence both attacker and defender drop their guard with the attacker moving first. Click here for example

Yakusoku Kumite or Kihon Kumite (prearranged basic sparring)
Kihon Kumite are a series of techniques which were originated by the founder of Wado Ryu HIRONORI OHTSUKA who taught the traditional ideas of Budo. The idea of Budo is not to encounter force with force, but to render the attack ineffective by an opposite force or block.

In Kihon Kumite you are using the following principles:-

TAISABAK (Body Control) using techniques with body movement.

KAWASHI (Avoiding) avoids your opponent's power.

NOGARE (Escaping) to avoid the opponent's attack by escaping outside the opponent's range, but be prepared to counter attack.

NAGASHI (Sweeping Away) using all the blocks in NAGASHI form using the opponent's power against the attacker.

IRIMI (Entering) so that your counter attack will reach your opponent you have to gain distance as your opponent attacks you.

The students bow first to each other then both go into left ,or right, fighting stance then the attacker performs prearranged punch or kick and the defender blocks and counters. Both attacker and defender have to be very relaxed and keep all attacks on target. All blocks must be focussed and done with very little movement - being prepared for a counter attack at any moment! Click here for example

Kumite Kata (prearranged sparring planned and controlled movement)
These are a series of blocks and counters that Master Hironori Ohtsuka developed showing the essence (as in Kihon Kumite)of Wado-Ryu against punches, kicks. Click here for example

Tantodori (Knife defence)
Attacker attacks defender with a Tanto (Japanese dagger) in a prearranged attack and defender blocks or controls the knife either by throwing, counter punches, or kicks. Click here for example

Tachidori (Sword defence)
Attacker attacks defender with a Katana (Japanese sword) in prearranged attacks and defender move away using Wado-Ryu principles as in Kihon Kumite and counter attacks. Click here for example

Idori (Kneeling defence)
Attacker attacks defender from a kneeling position using prearranged punches, kicks and grabs. The defender also defends from a kneeling position. Click here for example

S.E.M.K.A Ippon Kumite (one step prearranged sparring)
These are a series of prearranged blocks with self defence in mind. Including in these are circle blocks which will block most forms of attack. Also there are various types of counters, striking at vulnerable parts of the body including pressure points and take downs using arm locks, wrist locks and leg sweeps which are used
Both attacker and defender start in Attention Stance then they both go into left fighting stance or right fighting stance . Then follows a series of blocks and counters. As the student grows accustomed with the moves, they can be practised from a moving position. Click here for example

Gyo
Students own prearranged attacks and defence with, or without weapons, against one or more attackers lasting at lease 1min 30seconds. Click here for example

Goshin Jutsu Kumite (Self Defence)
This is combat against one, two and three attackers some with weapons. These attacks can range from all types of punches, grabs, kicks holds, and throws which can be prearranged or not arranged. Click here for example

Jiyu Kumite (free sparring)
Two students punching, kicking ,blocking and countering without any pearrangement. Tournament or Competition karate is a form of Jiyu Kumite.