Ten Benefits of Kata Practice

Ten Benefits of Kata Practice

by | Oct 23, 2023 | KATA

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

by | Jul 10, 2023 | KATA

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

by | Mar 5, 2023 | KATA

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

by | Feb 8, 2023 | KATA

“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...
How to Improve Your Kata Performance: 5 Surprising Tips

How to Improve Your Kata Performance: 5 Surprising Tips

by | Jun 16, 2022 | KATA

In this post, I will share with you five tips to improve your kata that I learned from a third dan. I have found them to be very helpful and they are unlike many common kata tips that I have read before on the internet, so I hope you’ll find them beneficial in...
A Complete List of Kyokushin Kata with Videos

A Complete List of Kyokushin Kata with Videos

by | May 13, 2022 | KATA, Kyokushin

This post provides you with a list of 20 katas that are commonly practiced in Kyokushin dojos. There are also video demonstrations of these katas by Kyokushin masters, champions, and senior instructors. Some Kyokushin dojos, however, may include other katas in their...