at least in this kind of kumite there is a modicum of realism in simulating a real fight as there are no head protector, body armor and shin guard and they can kick the face and body; the hands are slightly gloved, perhaps to protect from injury those faces which the lady karatekas have been taking care for them to always look pretty. Yes, it is a point system but they can hit hard with punches and kicks to the face or body and this will, at least, give them nervousness being aware that they do not have some protection from hard hits. They must have some inner control of their fear and maintain calmness in the face of danger.
Cracking mawashi geri at 4.13. It's those techniques delivered in-between other techniques that often leads to victory in sport.
She stole victory from jaws of defeat.
True. But I admire the other girl for taking the fight to her & not 'sitting on' her waza ri.
at least in this kind of kumite there is a modicum of realism in simulating a real fight as there are no head protector, body armor and shin guard and they can kick the face and body; the hands are slightly gloved, perhaps to protect from injury those faces which the lady karatekas have been taking care for them to always look pretty. Yes, it is a point system but they can hit hard with punches and kicks to the face or body and this will, at least, give them nervousness being aware that they do not have some protection from hard hits. They must have some inner control of their fear and maintain calmness in the face of danger.
So she won the match with that single roundhouse to the head/neck?