The following principles are taught in Kenshi Kai  Karate during the following Kumite practices:

• Ippon Kumite--One Step
• Sambon Kumite--Three step in and out
• Sandan Kumite--Three step continuous
• Sandan Ippon Kumite--Three level
• Kiso Kumite--Promise
• Yakuso Kumite--Prearranged
• Jissen Kumite--Acutal
  
• Ohyu Kumite--Semi Actual
• Jiyu Kumite--Free
• Irukumi--Actual using kata
• Bunkai Kumite--Kata Aplication
• Gyo Bunkai Kumite--Continuous Kata

Points to Look for in Kumite

1. Metski--Eye  Control
   
2. Maai--Distancing
3. Kokyu--Breath
4. Isshin--Total Commitment
5. Kiai--Spirit
6. Kyushin--off balancing
7. Taisabaki--Body Shifting
8. Zanchin Total Awareness
9. Seishin--Sincerity
10. Kime--Focus

    Metski--hypnosis effect look for telegraphing Maai--Judge the technique for different situations Kokyu--Attack when inhaling, study nostrils, heavy breathing Isshin--if you have to die , you die, not thinking of consequences,  total commitment Kiai--scare opponent in all situation Power out of body give to opponent number eight Withstand the blow Kyushin--off balancing the mind and body so attack  Taisabaki--Shifting in direction of deflection Zanchin--Total commitment of situation no chance Seishin--Total sincerity in attack and defense Kime--Focus on what needs to be done and where power needs to be projected	Types of Fighting Attitudes Sen no Sen--offense  fighter--attack all the time Go no Sen--Defense Fighter--defensive waits for opportunity to attack Sen offense and defensive  fighter defense is by interrupting Ato no Sen  - borrowing from opponent Soju no Sen controling the opponent