MT: The Importance Of Kata

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The Importance Of Kata
By MJS - Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:07:23 GMT

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How much emphasis does your school put on kata? How in depth do you get with the various applications of kata?

For myself, I think its an important piece of the puzzle. While kata is not the end all be all, I do think that it has its place. Stances, offensive/defensive movements, moving while attacking, are just a few things that they touch on.

Looking forward to your replies!


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[sifuroy]

We place a great deal of importance in Kata. In all the higher Kenpo Katas you are practicing your techniques as well as perfecting power and stances.
We even have a second 2 man form created By Grandmaster Joe Dimmick that is at second Brown. The 2 man Katas really teach you the Bunkai side of your Kata and teach you to react.

I am Most Respectfully,
Sifuroy

[toejoe2k]

For the beginner, they teach coordination, gross motor skills, balance, combinations, manuvering,....the list goes on and on. They are invaluable in the study of martial arts. Even boxers shadow box...right?

[Calico Kid]

Kata's are a very important component to any martial art, they contain the all of the system's offensive and defensive movements.