100 man kumite.

[Soheir]

Mas Oyama was the first man to do a 100 man kumite, correct me if I'm wrong. I've also heard that he has don it three days in a row!! :

In this 100 man kumite you have to fight with each man certain time, don't have to be able to knockout everyone, but if you do that you can rest till the time is up.

So, does anyone know how long is the time??

[Toptomcat]

Wikipedia says they're typically two-minute rounds separated by one-minute rest periods, which makes for a five-hour experience in all. Assuming you don't cut any of them short by knockout, that is.

[Kuma]

You have to win at least 50% of your fights to pass.

Rounds can be from 90 sec to 120 sec.

KO the guy and you have some time to rest. I think they also do allow some small resting periods as well.

[Chitsu]

You have to win at least 50% of your fights to pass.

Rounds can be from 90 sec to 120 sec.

KO the guy and you have some time to rest. I think they also do allow some small resting periods as well.

Can I ask: -

Is this something that practitioners decide to do - maybe at some point of their career - or is it a requirement for dan/academic/technical/physical advancement or all of the above?

Granted, I guess all go hand in glove, but I just wondered whether it was something that groups actively promote as a tool for advancement - or is an individual’s choice?

Chitsu

Edited February 26, 2010 by Chitsu

[Toptomcat]

I think it was initially positioned as a requirement for attaining mid-high dan rank in the early days of Kyokushin, but became strictly voluntary pretty fast.

[Chitsu]

Why do you think that was?

And when you say voluntary, could anyone volunteer, or could you only do so after achieving a prescribed rank?

Chitsu

[Toptomcat]

The explanation I have seen is that accomplishing it requires an extreme of fighting spirit not present or capable of being instilled in many of those otherwise physically qualified for high rank.

I don't think that there's an explicit rank limit involved, though I can't imagine someone who's obviously unready for any reason, including a lack of adequate training, being permitted to attempt it.

[Soheir]

Wikipedia says they're typically two-minute rounds separated by one-minute rest periods, which makes for a five-hour experience in all. Assuming you don't cut any of them short by knockout, that is.

Wow! One minute between every kumite?? That's a long time..

I think, if you knockout someone, you can rest the time that you would have left with this partner. And propably after fifty kumites you do want to.

[Soheir]

Why do you think that was?

And when you say voluntary, could anyone volunteer, or could you only do so after achieving a prescribed rank?

Chitsu

It's obvious, not everyone could do it, but if you complete it, you'll get a lot of respect.

[Toptomcat]

Wow! One minute between every kumite?? That's a long time..

On review of other sources, Wikipedia was wrong on that. It's straight through, with some reports of a short break at 50- which is as impressive as hell.