The main sections of Kyokushin karate training are kihon, kata, kumite, tameshiwari. All of them require concentration of mind and are realized through the implementation of general and special physical exercises (often quite difficult), contributing to the development of high condition and strong will .
【基本】 Kihon - the study of the basic technique "in perfect shape" without a partner. This is the basis of technical training, laying the foundation of craftsmanship, a way to preserve style requirements for the form and content of technology. Cihon helps to understand the fundamental principles and master the basic techniques of martial art. Kihon promotes the formation of a perfect body and mindset necessary for the struggle. Cihon is a tree trunk on which branches and crown of martial art subsequently grow. Therefore, karate masters give kihon no less attention than beginners .
【型】 Kata is a standard, a “matrix” into which a student’s technique is cast when it is performed in a combination form. Kata is reminiscent of a battle with several opponents. Both in past times and now, kata allow you to transfer the basic canons of the school from teacher to student. The meaningful performance of kata is an introduction to the cultural tradition, to the masterpieces of the old masters. Kata is a motor test to test the skills of combining techniques, and a school of respiratory control, and a form of active meditation. Each kata has its own image, character, rhythm, energy. Performing kata, you need to breathe life into a dead "form", immerse your own "I" during the kata. It is no accident that in traditional karate styles, it was recommended that up to 50% of the entire training time be given to kata. How the martial art of Kyokushin karate is associated with the reality of hostilities, to which tameshiwari and kumite are as close as possible
【試 し 割 り】 Tameshiwari - breaking up solid objects in different parts of the body and in different ways. According to Oyama, without tameshiwari, "karate is like a tree that does not bear fruit." However, tameshiwari is a test not only to test physical strength and technique, but also strength of mind. This is a form of instant active meditation in which a destructive real action is accompanied by a “spasmodic” change in consciousness, in which the master does not doubt his abilities and does not feel pain at the moment of breaking a stone or board. During solitude in the mountains, Oyama experienced his first inspiration precisely through tameshiwari and, leaving his hut, left a pile of broken stones at the doorstep .
【組 手】 Kumite is a free fight. This is the content of karate as an art of Budo on the physical plane. In Kyokushinkai karate, the ability to conduct a long non-stop struggle with changing opponents is one of the main qualification requirements. So, for the award of 1 dan, the examiner must withstand 20 minute contact fights in competitive mode. Within the framework of sports competitions in kumite are held in various age categories, including among boys (girls) 12-13 years old, 14-15 years old, 16-17 years old, youth (juniors and juniors) 18-21 years old, men (women) 18 years and older. Competitions are held taking into account the weight categories, and for men in the absolute weight category. Sports competitions are held with restrictions on the use of dangerous punches and actions (punches in the head and neck, punches in the groin, punches in the back, grabs, throws, lying down, etc.) are prohibited, but with a minimum of protective ammunition (inguinal shell for men, bib for women). In addition, for boys and girls, the use of shell gloves, protective helmets, shields on the shin and raising the foot .