Tournaments?

[XMartial Arts_FighterX]

Hmm Miks where do you compete and what belt are you?

 

You seem very good

 

Oh yes..forgot 1 more question how do you train for such tournaments in your dojo?

[Isshinryu Man]

Isshin ryu Man, have you had difficulty with Kata judging due to unfamiliarity with your Kata?

 

When I first started judging it was a bit difficult. When I judge, I'm not too interested whether or not it's a black belt kata or a beginner kata. I look at stance, power, focus and to some degree attitude. You'll probably notice that there are many katas that are seen in many different styles with their own interpretations.

 

I will say I lean towards the traditional katas, so the flashy jumps and kicks in the "sport" katas never "awe" me. The only real difficulty now is when I'm presented with a Chinese style (Kung Fu, Shoalin, etc.). They are much more "circular" or fluid then a linear karate-ka kata. So not having a deep understanding of their normal stances, it makes for a tough call.

 

*Rei*

[Isshinryu Man]

Woops...I miss read your question. No I don't think I have too much trouble with katas. Yes I occasionally have difficulty competing, but luckily many of the tournaments I attend have an Okinawan division which makes life easier .

 

*Rei*

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My hero!

[TheHitman585]

I Compete In Tournyments All The Time But No Specific Ones

[XMartial Arts_FighterX]

hmm very interesting, in tournaments what do you compete in Kumite, Kata etc

[Shotokan_Fighter]

iv been to 2 tournement and i got 1st place in spariing kata and manditory kata in both of them. i like to spar in tournements it gives me a rush when i whoop the other karate kas a$$.