How to survive on the 30-man kumite? How to survive on the 30-man kumite? This is the most exciting test for people who are following on the karate way. All kyokushin students know that the exam on the third dan includes the one very important part. It called the 30-man kumite test. The well-known fact is it is the most difficult ordeal for masters who are preparing for the exam on the third dan. When I prepared myself to the exam, I was very excited about it. Then I was not surprised that of the four applicants for master's degree only my friend and I were able to pass this test without any consequences for our health. Two other candidates got severe injuries. What did help me? First, the footwork helped me very much. The second thing, which helped me to pass this test, was a practice of self-defense by movement around my opponent. The third thing I would like to advise you never do remain motionless especially when your opponent punches or kicks you. Move all the time, change a direction of moving, change a distance from close to long, backwards and forwards, and do not forget punch and kick very strong. Let your opponent be afraid of you. It is very difficult but you do not have any way for survive.