aefibird Posted April 30, 2004 Posted April 30, 2004 Which kata do you think would be the best for performing in a competition setting and why? Which kata do you think has the most realistic or reasonable self-defence bunkai in it and why? I go with Unsu for performing, as that kata always looks great, especially when done really well and I'd probably pick Kanku Dai for self defence application, as it has a bit of everything in there. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
G95champ Posted May 1, 2004 Posted May 1, 2004 Self-Defense - Ill go with Hangetsu block and counter combos in a more upright stance, also has some grasping moves and 3 strike combos at the end. For Show - Agreed Unsa is very nice. Kanku Sho has 2 nice jumps in it as well that can catch judges eyes. Both the Gojushisho kata also are pretty differant. I think with tourment you need something people have not seen before. Best for Both - Sochin - Block punch/ strike moves, Stance shifiting and just differant enough to make people say wow. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
returning_wave Posted May 1, 2004 Posted May 1, 2004 Id agree with Kanku-dai as a self-defence kata, probably suggest enpi for show. that kata can look very impressive. 3rd Kyu - Variant ShotokanTaijutsu"We staunt traditionalists know that technique is nowhere near as important as having your pleats straight when you die."
Karateka Posted May 2, 2004 Posted May 2, 2004 For competition kata, I usually do Seinchin and Matsumara Rohai....nice balance of slow and fast movements. For practical katas, i have found that Nipaipo has been excellent for the Bunkai we have learned. "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei)
kotegashiNeo Posted May 4, 2004 Posted May 4, 2004 I would say seiunchin for both because it looks awesome from the begininning but has a mountain of oyu in it some of the best of goju, in my humble opinion. Kisshu fushin oni te hotoke kokoro
Fat Donkey Posted May 11, 2004 Posted May 11, 2004 Why don't u guys just make up your own katas? Thats why I quit karate, the katas had no relation to actual sparring or fighting. Are there more realistic Katas out there? Is anybody using actual street experience to come up with new Katas? Donkey
Mart Posted May 11, 2004 Posted May 11, 2004 yeah i dont get Katas either, ive read all the arguments and they still defy logic to me. But it doesnt matter. Seize the day!
KSD Posted May 11, 2004 Posted May 11, 2004 Why don't u guys just make up your own katas? Thats why I quit karate, the katas had no relation to actual sparring or fighting. Are there more realistic Katas out there? Is anybody using actual street experience to come up with new Katas? I'm shocked, you cant change or update katas. You have to continue to pull bunkai out of any plausible movement. Even if it doesnt even mimic the actual movements in the kata.
Mart Posted May 11, 2004 Posted May 11, 2004 Why cant you change them? Is Karate static? Seize the day!
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