Karate – Training & Packing List
Complete training checklist and packing list for Karate training – from Kihon and Kata to Kumite.
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Preparation
Gi (Karate suit) clean and ironed – respect starts with appearance
Belt correctly tied
Training plan known: Kata, Kihon or Kumite focus today?
Mouthguard, shin pads and hand guards ready for Kumite
Warm-up (10–15 min)
Joint mobilisation: shoulders, hips, knees, wrists
Running drills and footwork exercises
Stretches for hip openers and hamstrings (for high kicks)
Kihon basic techniques slowly and under control to activate
Kihon (Basic Techniques)
Basic stances: Zenkutsu-Dachi, Kokutsu-Dachi, Kiba-Dachi
Basic strikes: Oi-Zuki, Gyaku-Zuki, Uraken
Basic blocks: Age-Uke, Soto-Uke, Uchi-Uke, Gedan-Barai
Basic kicks: Mae-Geri, Yoko-Geri, Mawashi-Geri, Ushiro-Geri
Kata
Practise the compulsory Kata for the current grading / competition
Kata in slow motion to analyse the Bunkai (application)
Kata at full speed with Kiai
Video analysis: record and review your own Kata
Kumite
Kiotsuke and Rei (bow) before and after Kumite
Yakusoku-Kumite (pre-arranged sparring) for technical precision
Jiyu-Kumite (free sparring) with a focus on control and timing
Cool-down
Static stretching – especially hips, thighs and shoulders
Mokuso (meditation / quiet reflection) – 2–3 minutes
Closing ritual: joint Rei with the Dojo and the Sensei
Packing List – Equipment
Karate Gi (white suit) – clean and dry
Belt (correct grade colour)
Mouthguard
Groin guard (men)
Shin and instep guards (for Kumite)
Hand guards / fist protectors
Foot guards (for WKF Kumite)
Packing List – Training & Other
Water bottle
Towel
Notepad for Kata Bunkai or technique notes
Packing List – Toiletries
Shower gel, shampoo, deodorant, shower sandals
Change of clothes
Plasters and sports tape (for toes and fingers)
Packing List – Organisation
Membership card / grading record
Competition licence (if competing)