Kata -The meaning of Kata (reasons of Kata training) (1) The Study of Kumite Techniques The following three elements of Kata are together with Kumite techniques. 1. variation of techniques 2. inhaling and exhaling of breath 3. shifting of the center of gravity (2) The Mental Training of Self-Discipline -About Kata Training (1) The training […]

Training in Karate generally involves four aspects, or fundamentals. These fundamentals are the different forms of movements that make up combinations and techniques practiced in Karate. Kihon (Basic techniques) Kata (Form or pattern) Bunkai (Study of techniques encoded in kata or “kata application”) Kumite (Sparring or paired form).

The philosophy behind karate is vast and complex. It stems from thousands of years of armed and unarmed combat. Techniques that were perfected hundreds of years ago are still being perfected over and over again by each new generation. Buddhism, Taoism, and the code of Bushido have all played parts in the development of the […]