Video: Jiyu ippon kumite - Mawashigeri by Paul Walker. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Ippon kumite is one-step sparring: the attacker announces and delivers one technique, and the defender blocks and counters. It builds timing and distance safely.
3 key details
- The attacker announces the target first.
- Block and counter in one rhythm.
- Stop counters short with control.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Bow and warm-up
- 3:00Jodan attacks
- 3:00Chudan attacks, switch roles
- 2:00Bow and debrief
Safety
Strict control: counters stop short of contact.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
