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Category: KATA

link to 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...

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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...

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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...

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link to 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,...

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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...

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link to How to Improve Your Kata Performance: 5 Surprising Tips

How to Improve Your Kata Performance: 5 Surprising Tips

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...

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