Help I need advice for solo training!!!!!

[Samurai Shotokan]

I need some advice for solo training cus I dont know how to practise self defenses and kata on my own( i know I make a mistake but I dont know what it is) and some heavy bag advice as well if anyone could help. I ask this because Im the only one in my family that practises MA so my family cant really help anyway.

 

So how do you practise self defenses without a partner??

 

How do I get better at kata when i dont know what im doing wrong?

 

Any heavy bag advice for strong powerful kicks and punches?

[Rich_2k3]

There is a gr8 book called "solo training" by Loren Christensen, its brilliantly written and probably the best martial arts book for training at home without a partner u can get. I've got it and its pretty amazing.

 

Check the link out and read what the reveiws say:

 

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1880336596/qid=1094061744/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/002-3952879-0796818?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

[Master Jules]

As far as going through your kata......you should be imagining an opponent when going through the form.....just remember.....the applications to the kata may not look like the performance of the kata.

[Fish]

I'd also recommend Solo Training by Christenson. Also his other book, The Way Alone, which is more concise. But these books will give you ideas about how to construct a workout. They won't tell you the correct movements for kata or kihon. Probably, you need to train with an instructor or class regularly if you can, and then practise at home.

[Master Jules]

learn in class.....practice everywhere u can

[BritNoob]

I'm very new to Karate and what I tend to do is practise whatever I learn at home. Right now I don't know much but I do things like gekisai dai Ichi and basically anything I can remember doing in class.

 

I try not to do it too much at home though as I may pick up bad habits. I just do it a little bit to keep it fresh in my mind before the next lesson.

[Master Jules]

Brit.......constant repetitions.....countless in fact.....is what will create "mushin"....the state of "no mind".....its the idea that the body will just "react", without thinking about it.......just keep training my friend.....just keep training

[beginner]

Hey Brit, I'm actually extremely new to karate as I still have to begin my real classes next week on campus. I never actually really thought about doing practices at home, I thought I would pick up bad habits as well, but it makes sense now that I think about it to do some things.

 

Jules, what can be done to prevent mushin? Because I think I would definitely fall prey to that, being I dont want to look like an idiot in class if I forget a stance or move. I'm actually doing Goju ryu karate for those that dont know and I'm already getting frustated that I dont seem to be getting the semicircular footwork down, its probably because I havent practiced it in class yet but doing it on my own. In any case, thanks for all the advice!

 

(Jules - lovin the signature bro )

[Master Jules]

Mushin is what we strive to obtain......not avoid

[ineluki]

Brit.......constant repetitions.....countless in fact.....is what will create "mushin"....the state of "no mind".....its the idea that the body will just "react", without thinking about it.......

 

Which is IMHO a bad idea if you can't make sure that you react correctly.