Pre-arranged sparring. It is the traditional
form of Kumite (sparring) used in most
traditional karate styles. It occurs when
one opponent attacks and the other defends
using a pre-arranged sequence. There are
many forms of Yakusoku Kumite. However, any
pre-arranged sequence would fall into this
category. The most common forms of Yakusoku
Kumite used in Shotokan Karate-Do are Gohan
Kumite, Sanbon Kumite, Ippon Kumite and
Jiyuu Ippon Kumite.
