Kakuto Karate (Combat Karate) and its competitive format SVT Knockdown is a mixed Budo sport comprising full contact punches, kicks, throwing and standing submissions. It is a life-long sport, system for youth education, method of self-defence and health maintenance for adults.

The training syllabus includes strikes with Kicks, Punches, Knees, Elbows, as well as Zutsuki (Headbutts) and Shotei (Open-Hand) techniques. Grappling is also included and the system utilises, Takedowns and Submissions giving a student a complete all-round-fighting system.