cymry Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Has anyone done this? If you have, please share your experiences. Read the book 'Five Years, One Kata'. It's about one man's study of Gojushiho Dai I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_karateka Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 I have no problem saying I would be bored to tears only working on one kata for five years! KarateForums.com Sempai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta1 Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 I would be bored to tears only working on one kata for five years! I have to wholeheartedly agree. Not only that, it would be counterproductive, since some applications only become clear as you study further and advance your knowlege, which implies studying other katas as well. Are you sure he didn't concentrate mostly on that one kata but continue studying others as well? Freedom isn't free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_karateka Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 whew! I thought I was going to get branded for that one! Good points delta1 KarateForums.com Sempai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 I would say it would take that long or longer to break it down good. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_karateka Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 It is said it takes 10 years to master Kusanku --- its the last kata in the Matsubayshi ShorinRyu system ---- so you've worked 17 katas before you get to this one.....now, to master Kusanku --- 10 years --- do you stop working on the other 17? If anything I'd think that would be detremental to the training. now I'm really curious cause it does bring up a good point....cymry --- what does the book say --- did he only do that one kata for 5 years or just concentrate on that kata? KarateForums.com Sempai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darce Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 I can understand if you try to master your competition kata, but five years of only one kata... Shukokai Karate, Orange belt ( 7. kyu) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 I have the book, but I've only briefly flicked through it. As far as I could gather he ONLY studied that one kata for the whole 5 years. I'll let you know when I've fond time to read it!! I'd be bored, and I'm glad there's others here that agree with me! I think studying kata in-depth is a good thing but ... "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I wish I had more time on pyung ahn ee dan (Heian ni dan). I love that form. I got to pyung an sam dan and I was still refining pyung ahn ee dan Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I think you can always refine your kata. I also think its a good thing to spend a lot of time on them, but I think that just training in one kata for 5 years is a bit much, and also a bit detrimental to your other kata that you've learned too, as they're bound to get worse through lack of practise. You can learn many things from different kata, so its a good idea to try and improve your knowledge of them all. Although, having said that, I'd like to spend a lot of time on Enpi and really work on that. I could see myself doing 5 years of Enpi, but with other kata thrown in from time to time as well to stop me getting bored!! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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