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 Shotokan Karate Do - Kumite
volume I
Author: Neculai Amalinei
A 92 Publishing House, Iasi, 2001.
128 pages, 210x297 mm
ISBN: 973-9476-24-4 |
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The fighting technique, kumite, has generated and continues to generate disputes in the world of karate.
As long as the art of Karate Do, like any other martial art, is a matter of life and death, it cannot stand together with self defense or sports.
In Japan, competition is regarded not as a purpose itself, but as a superficial aspect of karatekafs life. Thus, in many Dojo, the karate competitions are thought to be an important part of practice, although not the most important one.
However, in many other Dojo around the world, under the pretext of preparing competitions, the technique is sacrificed. The art of Karate Do becomes sooner or later something equal with a bad quality boxing. The cultural, the historic context as well as the perfectionism which characterize this art are forgotten from the very beginning.
In order to achieve a best quality Kumite, one must study the technical progression in Kumite, which leads to a better technique. Along with Kihon, the basic school, they can be later successfully applied in competitions.
The book Shotokan Karate Do - Kumite emphasizes the right progression in the practice and study of the Shotokan Karate Do.
(The Author)
"We need a separation between what we call Sport Karate and Karate Do. However we need to understand the relation between them.
The first one generates the competition that is a very important aspect in Karate. The second leads to the inner self study and analyze. After competition we must return to the way of in-depth development, the Karate Do.
Karate Do and the philosophy of the Martial Art might be extended, because without spirit, the simple gesture has no signification."
(Sensei Guy Sauvin, 8 Dan) |
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