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Do’s and Don’ts of Freestyle Kumite

Don’t punch or kick with just your arms or legs alone.
Do use proper mechanics; use your legs, hips, and shoulders as a unit, to cumulatively generate power…

Don’t lose your center of balance.
Do keep your hips centered so that you can move easily from an offensive position to a defensive one.

Don’t lose your body position.
Do keep your legs at the proper distance apart and the hips should be turned at a ¾ position for better maneuverability.

Don’t initiate movement with your front foot, you’ll get swept
Do use the back foot, acting like a spring for better movement, thrusting your center in any direction.

Don’t blindly attack your opponent.
Do evaluate him/her, for defensive positioning and movement. Focus on his total being rather than just his hand and foot techniques. Take advantage of perceived weaknesses in his body positioning as well as signs of telegraphing his intentions.

Don’t let your opponent control the distance between the two of you.
Do maintain a distance where your opponent is inside your striking zone, while you are outside of his. Control the distance by circling and cut him off when he circles.

Don’t hesitate when closing the gap or change techniques half way through when attacking.
Do be decisive and use your rear leg to thrust your center forward with determination.

Don’t lead with your head or attack from an unbalanced position.
Do attack from a good center with commitment and good follow through.

Don’t telegraph hand or foot attacks by cocking the technique.
Do attack directly from a relaxed defensive position, by initiating the power from a centered stance, through slightly torqued hips, up through the back and shoulders, and then by driving it through.

Don’t believe that you are going to lose the match.
Do develop a strong fighting spirit by placing total concentration on your opponent.
Unnerve your opponent with a glare in your eyes and an unbending intent.

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