> Kumite is a real art? Kumite is the "fighting" or probably more correctly, sparring portion of martial arts. Contrasted with kata, the forms portions. (Or more precisely, imaginary combat :) -Jot -- Jot Powers <books at bofh.com> http://www.bofh.com/books/ "I'm upping my standards, so up yours!" -Pat Paulsen (1927-1997), Presidential Campaign Slogan