There are many types of good kamae , each having their own strengths and weaknesses. After green singlet, when sparring becomes a larger time piece of your class training, you will need to examine / experiment with these different kamae and, working with the your instructor, select one that is best for you.
Your selection will be influenced by:
a. Your preferred fighting style
b. Who you are fighting (their fighting style)
c. Ma ai = distancing. ( Before green singlet however your kamae MUST be,)
* Fighting stance
* Fist closed
* Leading hand chin height, minimum 150 mm away
* Reverse hand within the range of leading elbow height ~100 mm, away and chin height ~ 100 mm away from face.
This kamae offers (to the white and blue singlet) the maximum versatility for protection of face, chest, stomach, ribs and groin with minimum readjustment.
Your selection will be influenced by:
a. Your preferred fighting style
b. Who you are fighting (their fighting style)
c. Ma ai = distancing. ( Before green singlet however your kamae MUST be,)
* Fighting stance
* Fist closed
* Leading hand chin height, minimum 150 mm away
* Reverse hand within the range of leading elbow height ~100 mm, away and chin height ~ 100 mm away from face.
This kamae offers (to the white and blue singlet) the maximum versatility for protection of face, chest, stomach, ribs and groin with minimum readjustment.
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