pcam16 Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 Hi, I have learned a kata for the Bo as my dads friend from America has helped me! The kata is really good but now i want to change some of the moves to make it even better! Does anyone know any cool moves for the Bo that will add to katas to make them even more crowd pleasing??? Please visit http://philcampbellxma.co.uk and join our forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Correct me if I'm wrong... but you're going for the wrong effect... Isn't kata supposed to be used for something besides showing off? Rule #1: Play the game to the limit. Damn the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyokushin Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Correct me if I'm wrong... but you're going for the wrong effect... Isn't kata supposed to be used for something besides showing off? I agree with hobz. Kata is not about how cool the moves are and you should'nt really change it. I had to learn several kata before there were any "cool moves" in them, but kata is really good for perfecting the techniques that are incorporated in each one. Different katas will stress different techniques, which is why the beginning katas are usually very basic. Remember with kata there is always the mental challenge of what the Japanese call "Ren Ma" translated: always polishing. If you work on this new kata very hard I garuntee your bo skills will improve as a result. Sempai Emily2nd Kyu-Brown Belt---The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demands. --- Mas. Oyama --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajukenbo dad Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Stick to the kata.....put it is fun to change bo weights...Good Luck Practice is the best of all instructors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcam16 Posted June 19, 2003 Author Share Posted June 19, 2003 Yeah i kno thats not the right way to think about kata but as i'm doing it for tournaments i need to think of it in this way! i would learn traditional Bo katas if i knew any but I DON'T so the way i think will have to do!!! Please visit http://philcampbellxma.co.uk and join our forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommarker Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 If you haven't any knowledge of either bo kata or individual cool moves, then perhaps you shouldn't be competing with it. I'm no longer posting here. Adios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcam16 Posted June 19, 2003 Author Share Posted June 19, 2003 but i've already done one kata so far and i've won tournaments with it so i just want to make a new one! Please visit http://philcampbellxma.co.uk and join our forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karate_woman Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 I'd recommend having someone teach you. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao-Tse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGreen Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Have fun, get creative. Just remember that what you are doing is show, not using it as a weapon. Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen lee Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 it is true what they are telling you, you should first master a Kata before trying to add or change anything. however!! perhaps you could incorperate some kicks into the forms. this will promote versatillity, and will teach your mind to not focus ONLY on the staff. while preforming these kicks, make shure you can begin your kata from exactly where you left off when you kick is complete. the color of a belt, can be a false sence of accomplishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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