Sohan Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I enjoy kata mentally, emotionally, and physically. It is meditative and completely engaging for me when performing it. It does indeed make me a better fighter and I would do it if I were stuck on a tropical deserted island knowing that I would never meet another human soul.Between pina coladas, of course. Respectfully,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateK Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 i agree, if you take away kata karate is no longer an artThats the crux of it for me.Kata is not just for competitions or to show off different moves, it helps you understand how more than one strike, kick etc can be used in conjunction when being attacked. One strike is often not enough, you need to know how to follow it up. Learning kata as opposed to learning individual strikes or kicks helps you with coordination and the imagination to know what moves will work in certain situations. Karate Ni Sentinashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 That article very well makes the case for katas. A very nice article indeed. You mentioned "making your own kata." Sounds like a good idea, studying moves in depth, and putting them together with principles in mind....oh, the possibilities! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseoForce Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Okay, I disagree with the whole premise here. I do several martial arts and NONE of them have kata. If it works, use it!If not, throw it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateK Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Well thats the beauty of this forum - everyone entitled to their own opinions UseoForce Karate Ni Sentinashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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