Kime Precision
Kata Transition Quality
Kumite Distance Control
Performance Signals
1Stance depth, width, and weight distribution
2Hip rotation and kime (focus) at point of impact
3Blocking trajectory and hand positioning
4Kata transition timing and stance consistency
5Kumite distance management and reaction posture
6Combination flow and retraction speed
Applications
Kata review
Confirm your stances, transitions, kime, and breathing rhythm maintain quality throughout the form.
Kumite drill analysis
Identify distance management issues, telegraphed attacks, and defensive gaps in sparring preparation.
Kihon consistency review
Track whether your basic technique, punches, blocks, kicks, maintains proper mechanics across repetitions.
Grading and tournament preparation
Sharpen specific kata and kumite techniques before examinations or competition.
Questions
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