Kata is a series of movements consisting of offensive and defensive combat techniques, which are composed of former Karate masters. To create Kata was a method of remembering techniques, as you know, they did not have USB sticks or video cameras at that time, unfortunately. Kata are teaching and training methods that pass on successful […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
By learning Kata, you get the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the ancient masters. If you perform Kata with the right spirit, confidence, and humility, you will eventually understand the thinking and meaning behind these. In the past (except Kumite), Kata was the only way to train, later the concept of Kihon came […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Rules about the Embusen (Line of movement). First, we need to define the term “Kiten”. Wikipedia says: .. “Nearly all Japanese-influenced Kata start and end on exactly the same Embusen point (Kiten)”. We conclude that the Kiten is the starting and ending point of the Kata. … Great! However, was it originally the intention that […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
The Naihanchi Kata is a very old Kata, which can be found in many different styles and variations. The special thing about this Kata is the movement in a straight line (sideways). This has led many Karateka incorrectly to believe that the Kata is for fighting with the back against a wall. In Japan, this […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Itosu Anko created the Pinan Kata for use in the Okinawan Elementary School around 1900. The creation of the Pinan Kata was to make the introduction to Karate easier for children and beginners. It also made it easier to learn the more advanced Kata later on. The name Pinan was an obvious choice since Itosu […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Gichin Funakoshi and his son Yoshitaka “Gigo” Funakoshi, are said to be the creator of the Taikyoku Katas around 1935-40. Some claim that Shigeru Egami and Hironishi Genshin also were involved in the creation. Taikyoku can be translated into: Great culmination. Great education. First Cause or First Course. Basic Ultimate. Taiji; in the […]