kumite
Britishnoun
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
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 Olympic competition will be held both in kumite - competitive sparring - and in kata, a demonstration of form often compared to a gymnastics floor exercise.
From Washington 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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