tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28290717.post1198255492522498015..comments2023-03-22T04:38:20.340-05:00Comments on Lizzie: Missing ProvoLizzie Woolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08828044744156399975noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28290717.post-9231021390530038842009-08-23T13:09:54.184-05:002009-08-23T13:09:54.184-05:00What is the value in knowing 12 Kata?
That is the...What is the value in knowing 12 Kata? <br />That is the problem with most systems, you learn 12-30 Kata, but you don't really understand them. <br /><br />When a Kata is truly understood it can be utilized both standing and on the ground. <br />You experienced this at class when you were able to beat just about everyone in grappling. Goju Ryu is known for its' grappling, so why do you think this is? <br /><br />In the old days a person would learn TWO Kata, Sanchin, and one other of their Teacher's choosing. <br />Even then, if they were learning the same Kata as someone else they would never learn it in exactly the same way. <br />Of course I am not referring to what you or anyone else thinks of as Kata. :)<br />Kata was different in those days, it was not a 'dance' or something you 'perform' at tournaments and for a test. <br />It was an effective training tool. <br /><br />Look up Iain Abernethy, read his articles, follow the links, join the forum, buy Kris Wilder's books, get some insight and you will understand the true essence of Karate a little better. <br />You will see how it can go hand in hand with BJJ and won't view it as a lesser art. <br /><br />Brown belt doesn't matter unless you really understand what you are doing.ZenHGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920968616487557659noreply@blogger.com