what is the training flow of karate like?

Hi as some of you know I have started karate after leaving BBT. Now I feel this I have found a good karate place with regular sparring and good traditional foundation. (matsubayashi shorin ryu)



Now My question is what is the training flow like? From what I read it starts of very rigid and things are exaggerated and large.(the movements that is)



What is the transition like from rigid and formal to more softer and practical? Im just curious as im not used to the formal practice. Chambered hands and odd stances. (Strange seeing as I did BBT LOL)



I guess a better way to ask this is what is the typical training progression like?