Forms/Kata

infinitehand · Yellow Belt

Kata are pragmatic fighting systems in and of themselves. Knowing 30 kata doesn't make a bit of difference to the Karateka who UNDERSTANDS and can Read one.

Kata contain: locks, pins, throws, chokes, strikes, grappling and Kyusho.

No technique is for show, chamber, prepare or "load". Each individual technique is there for a specific reason.
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bushido_man96 · KF Sensei

infinitehand · Yellow Belt

A forum isn't exactly the best environment for "elaboration" but a good teacher is. Any questions let me know.

Im also in the process of getting some videos up on YouTube. Perhaps that'll be more helpful.
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Luther unleashed · Brown Belt

This looks like n old discussion but I find it interesting. When I trained in Taekwondo I cared very little for forms personally. Not dissing taekwondo but as a practitioner I didn't care for them. I enjoy forms from tang Soo do however, or the version of them that I learned which is much less rigid and much more fluid. I also enjoy my hung gar forms, like tiger crane. I still practice and teach a small amount of taekwondo forms, and hung gar although the forms I teach in my system are primarily tang Soo do.

Forms in my opinion are a great way to grade students. They are also a great way to break down moves step by step, and often at a slower pace then a fighting situation, or compared to doing a set of attacking combinations with them. That are good for balance, and with some kids In particular they are great for a sense of direction. Forms are a great way to practice on your own as well, sometimes I enjoy private training and forms are a great way to do this, oh not to mention they are a great artistic expression IMHO of the art you study. Forms are great for strengthening and learning to breath properly. Man I could go on and on about why I think they are great, I say this as a student and teacher. I find many useful movements in forms for self defense but they are not literal in most cases, many great techniques can be derived from them though.
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LLLEARNER · Brown Belt

I am still a new practitioner. I am planning to test for my yellow belt next month. I am however, older than most practitioners for my rank. I think this also gives me a bit of a different perspective. A year and a half ago I hurt my back to the point of hardly being able to walk. Even now my balance is somewhat compromised as is some dexterity in my feet. I find that the kata are helping me with my balance and some dexterity. While the numbness is not abating I am adapting to what I have to work with. I still can't run up and down stairs like I used to but I am getting more confident. I find that kata also helps my movement flow more and while I will probably never be classified as graceful, I feel my movements getting smoother and more polished.
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Nidan Melbourne · KF Sempai

sensei8 · KF Sensei

MatsuShinshii · Black Belt

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