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DokterVet
Green Belt
Joined: 05 Aug 2002
Posts: 442
Location: Ontario, Canada
Styles: Shootwrestling
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 Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2003 9:11 pm Post subject: Kata application - an anecdote |
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Hi,
Today I had an experience that made me realize that I need to train myself to react using kata techniques instinctively. There is so much there that will come in handy if one trains the mind to do the technique in and out of kata.
I was walking with my friends to lunch today, and I had my hand in my coat pocket. I made a joke about a friend's sister, and he punched me in the gut for it. My hand was in my pocket, so I couldn't block and got nailed. Then I realized it was the perfect time to use an elbow block like the ones featured in Pinan Sandan. I could have blocked and countered with ease, if only I applied the technique. I always thought those blocks seemed useless, but now I understand the application.
That doesn't do me as much good as the realization that I need to open my mind and train all of the techniques in all of the katas so I can use them all instinctively. Call it a life lesson.
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G95champ
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Joined: 29 Mar 2002
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Location: Gilbert WV, USA
Styles: Shotokan Karate (FSKA)
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| Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2003 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Very good.
You made this kata fan very proud. Sorry about the lip.
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gheinisch
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Joined: 09 Jan 2003
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Location: Newnan, Georgia
Styles: Hon-Shin-Do - Shodan
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| Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2003 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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Katas are very helpful in training the body to react without thinking, the more you practice the easier it becomes. Every second of reaction time is important especially in real life situations. Your lucky is was a friend punching you.  Keep up the hard work!
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ramymensa
Black Belt
Joined: 12 Aug 2002
Posts: 1450
Location: New Jersey
Styles: Shotokan
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| Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2003 8:49 am Post subject: |
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Katas make sense when you understand them and get the bunkai. We use to devide some movements and apply them in some series of kihon kumite. The techniques in katas are quite nice and I enjoy the diversity. I like to be inventive and creative in my sparring so it's good to get some cool ideas from katas. It's nice to practice the moves and you'll come to say: wooow. that's nice. I can do this ... and that ...
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niel0092
Brown Belt
Joined: 12 Jul 2001
Posts: 738
Location: Minnesota
Styles: Kali, TKD, judo (formerly)
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| Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2003 11:22 am Post subject: |
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An insight we can all take to heart <bows to Dokter Vet>
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shotochem
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 29 Dec 2001
Posts: 901
Location: New York
Styles: Shotokan, Kempo, BJJ, Baby-Do-Jitsu
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| Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2003 11:34 am Post subject: |
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Now youre thinking 
This is when it really starts to be fun. Keep an open mind try and think of your own bunkai. Experiment on your friends, family, small children or even the family pet... Just kidding leave the dog out of it 
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Wado Guy
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Location: TN
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| Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2003 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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The Pinans are full of practical applications 
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SaiFightsMS
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Location: Ohio
Styles: Shotokan, Shorin Ryu, Shi-to Ryu
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| A kata is not really yours until you start to see applications other than those you have been taught. |
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Karateka_latino
Black Belt
Joined: 21 Jun 2001
Posts: 1299
Location: Panama city, Panama
Styles: Goju-Ryu Karate do; Kung Fu.
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| I'm agree!!! |
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DokterVet
Green Belt
Joined: 05 Aug 2002
Posts: 442
Location: Ontario, Canada
Styles: Shootwrestling
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| Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2003 1:40 pm Post subject: Thanks |
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Thanks for the good comments guys.
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