Muga_mushin

That's hilarious! we actually filmed a section that compared drilling kata to shadow boxing. Great minds think alike thanks for the response!

I wanted to share this video on interpreting kata as general movements of the body rather than specific techniques. I think it's important to have a conceptual base for your katas while having the specific movements represent the most efficient way to express those concepts. Thank you, also if you would like to see more interpretations of other movements please leave a comment here or on the video.

Thank you for the response, the distinction I would make between conceptual-based versus technique-based teaching is that the identification of the specific movement in kata happens after the execution of the technique rather than before. For example, in that video, an over-arching concept is taught and then karateka attempts to apply it using various kata movements. Afterwards, he will identify which movements in katas manifested themselves in the exchange. This is different than him say "ok now I will apply the move from pinan sandan" I hope that clarifies my questions, thank you

I just wanted to share this video on a karate concept emphasizing the use of two hands simultaneously to execute a technique. I also wanted to drive discussion and ask everyone's opinion on why, generally speaking, there is a lack of the use of concepts when teaching in a karate dojo. Or if you yourself teach using a concept-based method of instruction, how have you typically approached it? Thank you

Our next video is up! This one is a compilation based on driving through the opponent as a means to off-balance them. Thank again everyone for the kind words and support, it means a lot to see that we have the potential to make a change. Much Respect

Thank you so much, that's exactly what we were aiming for and we're glad it came off that way; a realistic scenario in line with what a self-defense altercation would feel like. Your recommendation about the knees is a good point. We filmed a lot of raw footage for this video and I did not include the clips where we did utilize the knee but I definitely agree that building the muscle memory for knee strikes, even as a means to disengage the attacker's intention, is super vital. We will release a video in the coming months that will specifically show in which katas these movements are derived. Thank you again for the kind words

thank you so much, everywhere I've posted this video I've only received positive feedback. It's been a very humbling experience and we aim to keep the content coming!

I wanted to introduce myself and share this video my group recently released on the use of elbow strikes in karate. We hope to release similar videos in the future with different themes and eventually release some instructionals. I'm an Okinawan karate stylist with an emphasis on the use of kata as human movement and self defense. I hope to contribute and learn from the discussions in this community. I humbly thank you for your time.