Kata?

[Cmon]

Hello a quick question.

 

Can someone explain to me what a Kata is?

 

Is it like a drill? Or are certain moves katas? But please try and keep it in lamence terms for me thnx .

[ovine king]

a kata/form is a sequence that allows you to practice how to move.

[Cmon]

would a 15 count drill be classed as a kata?

[A. Orstrom]

In laymans terms, a kata is a fight between you and a number of imaginary opponents.

 

You have to do a number of blocks, attacks and turns as if there were several people attacking you.

 

A number of moves is not necessarily a kata.

[ovine king]

kinda.....

 

i've never really differentiated between a japaneses kata, a chinese ying or an engish form/drill.

 

to me, if it's a sequence of movements then it's teaching you how to move.

[ovine king]

i've never liked the thing about a kata being fight against imaginary opponents. i've always taken taht to be refering to your mentality when doing a form

 

i.e don't play, take it seriously.

 

why can't any sequence of drills be a kata?

[ShotokanKid]

I'd call kata prearranged forms with a name and specific techinques, stances, and kiai

[Shorin Ryuu]

Hmm. Short answer: A study of breathing and biomechanics in motion.

[cathal]

They show us not only a story behind the movements but also demonstrate commonly used fighting techniques. Practicing them frequently helps to develop muscle memory for them, thus helping you in real life situations. They also help to teach you endurance and proper application of power.

[parkerlineage]

A parry is a move. An eyepoke is a move. A kick is a move. An elbow is a move. A move teaches you an automatic response.

 

A technique is a flowing sequence of moves. A technique teaches you to link those responses together.

 

A kata is a flowing sequecne of techniques that have similar applications or principles, whether they be obvious or subtle. A kata teaches you the similarity and reason to the techniques.

 

In Kenpo.

 

Peace;

 

Parkerlineage