The 3 main areas of methodology that we focus on are Kihon (Basics), Kata (Form) and Kumite (Free Sparring).
Kihon and Kata must be practiced regularly to advance to the next step, Kumite.
Kumite is the actual application of Kihon and Kata techniques. In Shotokan Karate, Kumite never takes precedence over the practice of Kihon and Kata
