Kumite (Sparring)
Sparring sessions at Olathe Karate
Academy are mandatory for intermediate an advanced students. Beginning
students are welcome to attend with permission of Sensei Palmer.
These classes are vital to students developing the necessary skills of actual combat.
Most Kumite sessions will focus on controlled free sparring, NOT point (tournament) sparring.
(Official Olathe Karate Academy safety gear is required to ensure no injuries.)
These classes are vital to students developing the necessary skills of actual combat.
Most Kumite sessions will focus on controlled free sparring, NOT point (tournament) sparring.
(Official Olathe Karate Academy safety gear is required to ensure no injuries.)
