Sanbon Gumite – Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club

Sambon-gumite (three step sparring):
From yoi (ready stance), both rei (bow), then attacker steps back to proper ma and begins three un-controlled oi-zuki attacks. With third attack, defender counter attacks exactly to vital point with control!

Mr. ono (on the right) and his partner demonstrate jodan sanbon-gumite (pre-arranged sparring with three attacks to the
face). Animated from Karate-do Kyohan.

Don’tshow :

anger
fear
pain
injury
frustration.

Don’t:

smile
growl
talk

IMPORTANT POINTS:

Maintain realistic ma at all times
Exert youself with seriousness to your utmost capability
Counter attack must be capable of destroying opponent – but don’t touch !
Your eyes always to opponent’s eyes.
Kiai at exact moment technique is applied
Never lose your composure or become otherwise unbalanced
Unbalance your opponent
Don’t show your breathing except during kiai
Zanshin (remaining mind) between bouts
Keep fists tightly closed and chin down.
Don’t open your groin to opponent.
Maintain a strong, low stance with strong hips going always into your opponent
Escape from the brink of death by a hair’s breadth