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Rotten Head Fok
Green Belt
Joined: 29 Jun 2004
Posts: 380
Styles: Choy-Li-Fut, Tai Chi Chuan
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You've said what I feel and haven't been able pass on to people that ask me why I do my sets, It personal I tell them and you can see their expressions, no clue. Thank you.
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Luckykboxer
Brown Belt
Joined: 05 Jun 2004
Posts: 638
Styles: Kenpo Karate, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Boxing
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Katas, Forms, etc are one of my weak points, its something i have to really focus on because i am so into the contact aspect.
One way I am able to help motivate myself in Katas, and my students is to once in a while have them do contact katas..
basically i will have about 4 other students surround the student doing the kata and have them do the attacks that match the moves in the kata.
I have found it to be a great tool to help students who may have difficulties understanding the moves int he kata. |
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Codja
White Belt
Joined: 05 Aug 2004
Posts: 10
Location: Quebec
Styles: Nick Cerio's Kenpo
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I agree at 100%.
I think that a well done kata reflects a good martial artist. It is complete, with stances, strikes well done, moves, it really shows how much someone has understand the basic of a martial arts. |
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longarm25
Blue Belt
Joined: 26 Sep 2004
Posts: 304
Location: Ohio
Styles: Shorin Ryu, Ryu Kyu Te
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| Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2004 11:48 am Post subject: |
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The importance of kata should not be overlooked
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Phil
Ryu Kyu Christian Karate Federation
"Do not be dependent on others for your improvement. Pay respect to God and Buddha
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gcav
Blue Belt
Joined: 25 Aug 2004
Posts: 284
Location: U.S.A.
Styles: Several different Japanese and Korean styles
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| Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2004 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree with the above posts. For conventional MAs kata are very important. |
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Bleeding Lion
Blue Belt
Joined: 25 Sep 2004
Posts: 255
Styles: GoJu Ryu
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G95Champ:
Great article. I agree especially with the difference you make between a fighter and a martial artist, and also between modern/ancient society.
I think the truth is many of us today treat a MA as a sport and not a MA.
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47MartialMan
Black Belt
Joined: 27 Aug 2004
Posts: 2822
Styles: Small Variety....."Spice of Life"
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I think the truth is many of us today treat a MA as a sport and not a MA.
Not me.
Kata has some value.
"Welcome Back Kata" |
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Bleeding Lion
Blue Belt
Joined: 25 Sep 2004
Posts: 255
Styles: GoJu Ryu
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="47MartialMan"]I think the truth is many of us today treat a MA as a sport and not a MA.
Not me.
Glad to hear that. |
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47MartialMan
Black Belt
Joined: 27 Aug 2004
Posts: 2822
Styles: Small Variety....."Spice of Life"
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Not that any being a sport is bad. I don't mind the "sport" of it either. |
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longarm25
Blue Belt
Joined: 26 Sep 2004
Posts: 304
Location: Ohio
Styles: Shorin Ryu, Ryu Kyu Te
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| Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 8:29 am Post subject: |
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i agree, if you take away kata karate is no longer an art
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Ryu Kyu Christian Karate Federation
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