The ten Kihon Kumite (基本組手) are pre-arranged pair work forms fundamental to Wado-ryu karate. The sequences shown here follow the method taught by the late Professor Tatsuo Suzuki, 8th Dan, as practised within the WIKF.

Each form begins with a specific attack and teaches the defender to respond using principles central to Wado-ryu: body shifting (tai sabaki), evasion, and efficient counter-technique rather than meeting force with force.

Students should learn each kihon kumite in the dojo under instruction and use these videos as a reference aid between classes.

Ipponme (一本目) — Kihon Kumite 1

Nihonme (二本目) — Kihon Kumite 2

Sanbonme (三本目) — Kihon Kumite 3

Yonhonme (四本目) — Kihon Kumite 4

Gohonme (五本目) — Kihon Kumite 5

Ropponme (六本目) — Kihon Kumite 6

Nanahonme (七本目) — Kihon Kumite 7

Happonme (八本目) — Kihon Kumite 8

Kyuhonme (九本目) — Kihon Kumite 9

Jupponme (十本目) — Kihon Kumite 10