DokterVet Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 Hi, Today I had an experience that made me realize that I need to train myself to react using kata techniques instinctively. There is so much there that will come in handy if one trains the mind to do the technique in and out of kata. I was walking with my friends to lunch today, and I had my hand in my coat pocket. I made a joke about a friend's sister, and he punched me in the gut for it. My hand was in my pocket, so I couldn't block and got nailed. Then I realized it was the perfect time to use an elbow block like the ones featured in Pinan Sandan. I could have blocked and countered with ease, if only I applied the technique. I always thought those blocks seemed useless, but now I understand the application. That doesn't do me as much good as the realization that I need to open my mind and train all of the techniques in all of the katas so I can use them all instinctively. Call it a life lesson. 22 years oldShootwrestlingFormerly Wado-Kai Karate
G95champ Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 Very good. You made this kata fan very proud. Sorry about the lip. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
gheinisch Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 Katas are very helpful in training the body to react without thinking, the more you practice the easier it becomes. Every second of reaction time is important especially in real life situations. Your lucky is was a friend punching you. Keep up the hard work! G "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi
ramymensa Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 Katas make sense when you understand them and get the bunkai. We use to devide some movements and apply them in some series of kihon kumite. The techniques in katas are quite nice and I enjoy the diversity. I like to be inventive and creative in my sparring so it's good to get some cool ideas from katas. It's nice to practice the moves and you'll come to say: wooow. that's nice. I can do this ... and that ... World Shotokan Karate
niel0092 Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 An insight we can all take to heart "Jita Kyoei" Mutual Benefit and Welfare
shotochem Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 Now youre thinking This is when it really starts to be fun. Keep an open mind try and think of your own bunkai. Experiment on your friends, family, small children or even the family pet... Just kidding leave the dog out of it Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime.
Wado Guy Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 The Pinans are full of practical applications
SaiFightsMS Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 A kata is not really yours until you start to see applications other than those you have been taught.
DokterVet Posted February 22, 2003 Author Posted February 22, 2003 Thanks for the good comments guys. 22 years oldShootwrestlingFormerly Wado-Kai Karate
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