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Hajime means to begin. It is used when someone is to start something, such as a kata at their own count or to begin a sparring match. Yame means to stop or come to ready, used by a referee when sparring or the instructor when an activity is over.

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These instructions are used during the kumite. Hajimemeans to start the fight and yame means to stop it.

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