kumite

British  

/ ˈkuːmɪˌteɪ /

noun

1. martial arts freestyle sparring or fighting

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Etymology

Origin of kumite

C20: Japanese, literally: sparring

Example Sentences

The fictional Sekai Taikai is a slightly less lethal version of the kumite from “Bloodsport,” albeit with martial arts star Lewis Tam as Sensei Wolf, an entirely new and evil dojo master, instead of Jean-Claude Van Damme, who's probably less affordable.

From Salon

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

From Washington Post

There were numerous exciting bouts that showed off the kumite competitors’ striking skills, and the kata competition was captivating with its primal demonstration of karate form - an exercise that fits nicely with everything from gymnastics floor exercises to equestrian dressage in the Olympic playbook.

From Washington Times

Instead, the gold medal match in men’s over-75 kilogram kumite ended with a messy, confusing penalty for a kick that was apparently too spectacular for karate.

From Seattle Times

There were numerous exciting bouts that showed off the kumite competitors’ striking skills, and the kata competition was captivating with its primal demonstration of karate form — an exercise that fits nicely with everything from gymnastics floor exercises to equestrian dressage in the Olympic playbook.

From Seattle Times