Shinkyokushin karate · beginners

Your dojo in your pocket.

Kumo, your capybara companion, shows you every move for your belt, helps you review at home, and lights a lantern every time you train. The app supports your instructor. It doesn’t replace them.

Kumo, your capybara companion, shows you every move for your belt.

Download on the App Store
7 days free, then $19.99 USD per year
App welcome screen: Kumo waves and says “Hi, I’m Kumo!”
Osu! Ready to practice?
Slow motionSide view
Seiken chudan oi tsuki · stepping punch, side view
Animated demos

Kumo shows you every move.

Every technique for your belt, in slow motion, from the side or the front, whichever reads best. Prepare, execute, return.

Slow motionThree beats for every move: prepare, execute, return.
Key points and common mistakesWhat to watch for, and what beginners often forget.
Your belt curriculumStances, punches, blocks, kicks, and kata, in the order your dojo teaches them.

Your instructor corrects your form. Kumo helps you remember it.

Your adventure

One lantern per session, a world that lights up.

Every day you train, a lantern lights up along your path. The world follows the time where you are: dawn, day, dusk, night.

Your real beltYou enter your own ranks. The app never awards them.
No guiltTaking a break? Kumo waits for you, no pressure. Nothing is lost.
Points are just pointsLanterns and in-game XP don’t replace a class at the dojo or a grading.
Full session

A real class, even at home.

20, 40, or 60 minutes, structured just like the dojo.

1Opening ritualSeiza, mokuso, and bows, with Kumo.2 min
2Warm-upA different version every session.15 min
3TrainingKihon with your watch, then your kata.20 to 40 min
4Cool-downStretching, mokuso, and what you take away.5 min
Apple Watch

Your watch counts with you.

Start a guided set: Kumo counts in Japanese, your watch sets the pace with a tap on your wrist, estimates your strikes and tracks how steady you are. At the dojo, it records your class as a workout, which you can find in the Fitness and Health apps on your iPhone.

Guided setsCounting, pace, and a tap with every strike.
Dojo classesDuration, heart rate, and intensity, then you note what you worked on.
No watch neededWithout a watch, your phone keeps the pace on screen and with vibrations.

The watch counts and measures. It doesn’t judge your form.

Kumo assistant

Got a question after class?

Kumo answers questions about your martial art using verified content, and cites its sources. 5 questions total during the trial, then 5 a day.

No medical advice, no technique correction: Kumo sends you back to your instructor.

What’s the difference between zenkutsu and fudo dachi?
Zenkutsu dachi is a forward stance: front leg bent, back leg straight, weight mostly in front. Fudo dachi is a natural, stable stance, feet shoulder-width apart. Ask your instructor to check your footing.
Source: dojo beginner manual
Mokuso

Breathe before you begin.

One, three, or five minutes of guided breathing: before class, before a grading, before a fight.

Our principles

The dojo comes first.

Supports your instructorKumo Quest helps you review between classes. Corrections, ranks, and the spirit of the dojo stay with your instructor.
Your ranks are yoursGame points, practice streaks, and belts earned at the dojo always stay separate.
Private by defaultNo ads in the app, no data sold, and your health data is never used for advertising.
Wherever you train.
iPhoneiPadAndroid · coming soonApple Watch
In five languages
Pricing

One simple price.

7 days free
Annual$19.99 USDper yearjust $1.67 USD a month
  • Every demo for your belt
  • Full sessions at home
  • Apple Watch: guided sets and dojo classes
  • Kumo answers 5 questions a day (5 total during the trial)
  • iPhone, iPad, and 5 languages
Start your free trial

Nothing to pay during the trial. After that, your subscription renews automatically every year. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings, at least 24 h before the trial ends. The price shown in your country may vary and may include taxes.

Questions

You might be wondering…

Does it replace my dojo or my instructor?
No. Kumo Quest supports what you learn at the dojo. Only your instructor can correct your form and promote you. The app helps you remember and train consistently.
How much does it cost?
7 days free, then $19.99 USD per year (just $1.67 USD a month). The exact price in your currency, including taxes, is shown by the App Store before you confirm.
Do I need an Apple Watch?
No. The watch is a bonus: it estimates your strikes and records your classes. Without a watch, your phone keeps the pace on screen and with vibrations.
Is Kumo Quest suitable for kids?
Kumo Quest is for people aged 14 and over. The app asks for your age range when you first open it, never your date of birth.
All questions

Osu! Ready to start?

Download Kumo Quest and light your first lantern tonight.

Download on the App Store