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Is the practice of kata, or more specifically its fighting applications, an out-dated relic of a training method that can be replaced with a philosophy of “more sweat, less thought” or even discarded altogether? Or, is it possible that in many cases in the modern dojo (or dojang) there is a lack of the collective Continue reading The True Kata Applications…Part 2 From conspiracy theorists to profiteers to well intentioned, committed students, all karate-ka (it seems) have a take on the mystery of kata application and relevance. Ideas like: “Only a few select people are still alive who know the REAL bunkai for these kata”, “It is the OLD way of training and Karate has outgrown it”, Continue reading The True Kata Applications…Part 1 One of the most traditional elements in karate training is the practice of Kata. This repetitive practice of patterned movements is almost universal throughout the martial arts world. They have been used for generations as a teaching tool both in secret (pre-WWII Okinawa) and openly (modern dojos) to improve students’ technical skills, increase physical strength/stamina Continue reading Kata Training: Winning the Fight in Your Mind |
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