Jyu-ippon kumite (semi free sparring, also spelt ju, jyuu or jui) Jyu ippon kumite is normally introduced at brown belt or 3rd kyu level. When first practiced, the attacks in jyu ippon kumite are pre arranged, later developing into any attack sparring. The most common form of Shotokan jyu ippon kumite is long range, with attacks, oizuki jodan and chudan, mae geri, yoko geri kekomi, mawashi geri and ushiro geri. Some shotokan groups add other attacks, such as gyakuzuki and kizamizuki. Jui ippon kumite can also be practiced at medium or close range, moving or stationary, with or without hikite on the attacks and counters.

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