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Jiyu-Kumite - is it necessary? »

Is Jiyu-Kumite (non prearranged free fighting) really a necessary part of modern karate training?
Let me start by telling you of an incident that happened to a friend of mine, who I would consider an excellent all round karateka, whilst training on an open karate course a few weeks ago. Towards the end of the lesson, […]

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