Sport karate
Ready when: Black-belt kata and kumite (a1) begun.
What the coach teaches
The competition rules for kata and kumite, weight classes, scoring and timing, conditioning, injury prevention for knees and shoulders, anti-doping.
At home, safe only
Recovery.
Ask the club
The national federation and age categories.
What you can see from the side
Attack and defence with timing.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach reviews video.
Stop and get a coach when
Weight cutting or pain.
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