23 Practical Tips for Taking Your Kata to the Next Level

23 Practical Tips for Taking Your Kata to the Next Level

There are many benefits to practicing kata. If you enjoy engaging in kata practice, explore the 23 practical tips below. These tips can assist you in improving your kata and taking your performance to the next level. 1. Master Kihon The tallest and most complex...
How to Best Prepare for Your Kata Competition

How to Best Prepare for Your Kata Competition

Participating in karate competitions offers numerous benefits, yet the accompanying pressure and nervousness can be overwhelming. In this article, we offer a comprehensive and practical guide to help you effectively prepare for your kata competition, helping you not...
Ten Benefits of Kata Practice

Ten Benefits of Kata Practice

While some people find joy in practicing kata, others may not share the same enthusiasm. In this article, we explore ten valuable benefits of kata practice, in the hope of inspiring those who may have had reservations about it to invest more time and effort in this...
How to Learn a New Kata in Five Steps

How to Learn a New Kata in Five Steps

There are many different ways to learn a new kata. In this article, I will share with you how I approach a new kata in five steps and hope that you will find some practical tips that can be useful in your personal practice. Step 1: Learn the Kata Pattern The first...
Why Kata and Bunkai Should Be Consistent

Why Kata and Bunkai Should Be Consistent

It bugs the hell out of me when we learn kata one way but then are taught bunkai or kata applications another way. In this article, I’ll argue that in order to get the most out of our kata practice, kata and bunkai should be consistent. First, let’s talk...
Why Changing Karate Kata Should Be Encouraged

Why Changing Karate Kata Should Be Encouraged

“Kata must never be changed” is a principle that many karate masters and senior instructors vehemently uphold. However, the fact of the matter is karate kata has been changing throughout its relatively short history, and, in this post, I will argue that...