Ironberg Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 This probably doesn't count because it is a Hyung, not a kata. My belt's "Chung Moon" was probably the most difficult for me to learn because of the unorthadox steps and spins. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESA-Shotokan Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I must admit, I expect too much from myself and kata and so I would honestly say I find all of them hard to achive what I feel would be a good result. For some reason, I find Heian Godan the only kata that comes near to feeling "right". Tekki Shodan is another on the way there. Learning the moves is one thing and some of you may in fact think I do them well but at the end, I always feel like I left out 90% of my soul from doing the kata. Yes I know, a bit deep that but that is how I tend to feel at the end of most kata. I am performing the techniques hard and well timed and what have you but I still feel like something major was missing. When I discover it, I'll publish it in a book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelica d Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I found tekki sandan difficult to pick up - the arm movements are all so similar it left me really confused! After many attempts I could remember it completely...but because I haven't done it for a few weeks I think I'v forgotten it again! "Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals . . . except the weasel."- Homer J Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I agree about Tekki Sandan - a tricky kata to perform well IMO. "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...
Shorinryu Sensei Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I've had a pretty easy time learning all of the kata's, but performing them well...now, that's another thing entirely! Whether it is a Pinan kata, Nahaichi, Passai, Chinto or whatever, I strive to do the best that I can each time...but I'm NEVER satisfied that I did it well enough. Once in a rare while, I really think I hit it perfectly...but I know better. Maybe in another 30 years, I'll have at least one of them down pat. Until then...I'll keep working on it! My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Just about any bo kata I have a difficult time remembering. It's probably because I'm too concerned about letting the bo fly that I can't concentrate on remembering the kata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorinryu Sensei Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Just about any bo kata I have a difficult time remembering. It's probably because I'm too concerned about letting the bo fly that I can't concentrate on remembering the kata. LOL! I've never had a problem hanging onto a bo, but I had a sai get away from me once in a demonstration I gave during a local school assemby. Darn near skewered a kid! Man, was I embarassed! My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommarker Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Now we know the real reason for carrying 3 I'm no longer posting here. Adios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equaninimus Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Kama kata I have some diffculty with, primarily because I'm usually afraid I will lose an ear! There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wado_lee Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 equaninimus congratulations on becoming an administrator and well done KF this guy knows his stuff theres no one style just your style--------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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