ONE STEP PRE SET FIGHTING EXERCISES WITHIN KARATE DO PHYSICAL EDUCATION LESSONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST

Abstract

Background. In the third year of study at Bucharest University, the students will include in their current practice of physical educational, lessons in Karate-do, the practice of one step fighting exercises (in japanese: Ippon  Kumite or Kihon Ippon Kumite). This is also a requirement for the green belt examination or 6 kyu. Sparring (Kumite) is the form of practice that has the most direct appeal not only to the beginner student but to everyone who has any interest in karate. Everyone wants to start sparring practice as soon as possible, and for this reason the students practice the fundamentals assiduously.
Objectives. To learn correctly a group of exercises of Sabaki (stepping and dodging), different positions and basic techniques of attack and defence (Kihon). To perform the techniques correctly with proper breathing and correct posture, otherwise techniques, power, and correct spirit cannot be achived. A correct posture relaxes the body, has distinction and dignity as well as esthetic appeal and elegance for maximum efficiency.
Methods. The method used for this presentation concerning the specific Ippon Kumite exercises, practiced in Japan universities by the Japan Karate Association, will also be used by the students of the University of Bucharest in their third year of studies.
Conclusions. In sparring training, each student practices this type of Kumite (Ippon Kumite) according to his own level of progress. It is therefore necesssary to fully understand the distinctive features of the various types and to practice with the objectives clearly in mind. Ippon Kumite is for studying offensive and defensive techniques, training in body movements and learning Maai (distancing). Mentally, the same like in another forms of Kumite exercise, the student will look for controlling emotions, fighting spirit, self esteem and determination The more advanced students will improve the finer points of Zanshin (awarness), Saho (etiquette), and Yomi (perceptivity).