Hi all, just stumbled across an interesting article by Ian abernethy about kata.
http://ift.tt/10yFeMu
I have a few questions having read the article but firstly I would like to state that I do not have an issue with kata, there are many valid reasons why it is used and it is something many people enjoy purely for what it is. I do not practice it my self as it is not a core component of the arts I study. This is not intended to be an anti kata rant or intended to spark that debate.
Taking the theory that kata/forms were used as a method of recording the arts and along with bunkai the concepts crucial to the art. With modern technology (video, voice recording etc) is performing a set sequence of movements still the best way of doing this? Can practice of the mechanics along with an experienced teacher willing to explain the meaning the meanings within the kata produce the same result?
I appreciate that there is a lot to be gained by the process of discovery and that many teachers would not be willing to facilitate students 'shortcutting' a key component of traditional styles. 'Shortcutting' in this manner will likely not allow the student to become as 'rounded' as there is a lot more to studying martial arts than pure combat effectiveness.
There are of course other benefits of kata practise like muscle memory, relaxation, flexibility, availability (no equipment or partners required) etc but I think these are all things that can also be acheived in other ways. I am only looking at the knowledge relating use of the techniques co atoned within the kata.
Apologies for the thesis above and double apologies in advance if this does turn into the 'value of kata' debate.
http://ift.tt/10yFeMu
I have a few questions having read the article but firstly I would like to state that I do not have an issue with kata, there are many valid reasons why it is used and it is something many people enjoy purely for what it is. I do not practice it my self as it is not a core component of the arts I study. This is not intended to be an anti kata rant or intended to spark that debate.
Taking the theory that kata/forms were used as a method of recording the arts and along with bunkai the concepts crucial to the art. With modern technology (video, voice recording etc) is performing a set sequence of movements still the best way of doing this? Can practice of the mechanics along with an experienced teacher willing to explain the meaning the meanings within the kata produce the same result?
I appreciate that there is a lot to be gained by the process of discovery and that many teachers would not be willing to facilitate students 'shortcutting' a key component of traditional styles. 'Shortcutting' in this manner will likely not allow the student to become as 'rounded' as there is a lot more to studying martial arts than pure combat effectiveness.
There are of course other benefits of kata practise like muscle memory, relaxation, flexibility, availability (no equipment or partners required) etc but I think these are all things that can also be acheived in other ways. I am only looking at the knowledge relating use of the techniques co atoned within the kata.
Apologies for the thesis above and double apologies in advance if this does turn into the 'value of kata' debate.
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