Traditional karate places emphasis on self development (budō).
Modern Japanese style training emphasizes the psychological elements incorporated into a proper kokoro (attitude) such as perseverance, fearlessness, virtue, and leadership skills.
Sport karate places emphasis on exercise and competition.
Weapons (kobudō) is important training activity in some styles.
Karate training is commonly divided into kihon (basics or fundamentals), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring).
Kihon
Karate styles place varying importance on kihon.
Typically this is performance in unison of a technique or a combination of techniques by a group of karateka.
Kihon may also be prearranged drills in smaller groups or in pairs.
