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Old 12-23-2008, 10:25 PM   #51
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I understand you need to know the basic kata but i like practicing more real world techniques that will be applicable to my profession/daily life.
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Old 12-23-2008, 10:28 PM   #52
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I understand you need to know the basic kata but i like practicing more real world techniques that will be applicable to my profession/daily life.
Might I suggest PDR from Tony Blauer then...
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I don't know about TKD, but in shotokan, each kata has an application and is built upon a certain attack. They not only discipline but use the series of movements to show an application. Doing a kata in and of itself doesn't make much sense, other than to move from one technique to another. However, they can be applicable in sparring, or kumite, by putting a series of movements/techniques together with better ease, instead of being rough. Practicing kata helps you practice moving from one technique fluidly to another for the best results, whether it be attacking or for defense. It also teaches discipline, basics, etc as you move through your ranks.

There's much to learn from kata alone. Don't think because it looks like a ballet, it's weak. It's not. Next time you spar, try setting your opponent up and using a combination of techniques. Without practice, it's rough and not the best attack...or defense. Kata helps you practice. If you don't like the combinations you're taught in kata, then make your own. Practice those movements in kata form, pretending that you're being attacked and watch how well you learn to move through the techniques in real sparring.

Have you ever tried looking for videos of your katas on youtube? If you look, I'm sure you can find where the kata is actually acted out in a mock attack. Maybe you'll better understand them if you can see a mock attack.
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Old 12-29-2008, 12:32 PM   #54
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I don't know about TKD, but in shotokan, each kata has an application and is built upon a certain attack. They not only discipline but use the series of movements to show an application. Doing a kata in and of itself doesn't make much sense, other than to move from one technique to another. However, they can be applicable in sparring, or kumite, by putting a series of movements/techniques together with better ease, instead of being rough. Practicing kata helps you practice moving from one technique fluidly to another for the best results, whether it be attacking or for defense. It also teaches discipline, basics, etc as you move through your ranks.

There's much to learn from kata alone. Don't think because it looks like a ballet, it's weak. It's not. Next time you spar, try setting your opponent up and using a combination of techniques. Without practice, it's rough and not the best attack...or defense. Kata helps you practice. If you don't like the combinations you're taught in kata, then make your own. Practice those movements in kata form, pretending that you're being attacked and watch how well you learn to move through the techniques in real sparring.

Have you ever tried looking for videos of your katas on youtube? If you look, I'm sure you can find where the kata is actually acted out in a mock attack. Maybe you'll better understand them if you can see a mock attack.
well said. with our more advanced students, we take the a lower kata and insert people to defend against.
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