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kumite

British

/ ˈkuːmɪˌteɪ /

noun

martial arts freestyle sparring or fighting

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Etymology

Origin of kumite

C20: Japanese, literally: sparring

Example Sentences

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Pandemic news conferences gave way to karate kumite and canoe sprints.

From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2021

Araga’s bronze surprisingly was the host nation’s only kumite medal in Tokyo.

From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2021

Two-thirds of the athletes are competing in the kumite portion of the program, where two fighters face off and try to hit and kick their opponents to score points.

From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2021

The sport has evolved, and kumite is more aggressive and fan-friendly now — yet it still often resembles a painful game of tag.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2021

The first, known as kata, is a solo event focused on form and technique, while the second, called kumite, involves sparring between two individuals.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2021

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