Kata is the most important form of training in karate-do, it is the origin of each styles kihon and contains the applications for kumite. This is why the Shotokan classes at the CPIT always include all three aspects, the 3 K's (Kihon, Kata & Kumite). Kihon is kata and kumite, kata is kihon and kumite, & kumite is kihon and kata. However, we should never forget that the origin of everything is Kata.
Oss, - Lyall StoneChief Instructor
After hard Ido-kihon practice all of the Heian & Tekki kata were blasted out at training tonight, also syuseki shihan Asai's Junro kata. Here are some pics from the class - kata performed at full pace.
In karate, instructors must train harder than their students. This is our responsibility and is what we do in IJKA New Zealand. We invite you to join us regardless of rank, total beginner or advanced karateka, sweat and follow the true way of Shotokan karate. Oss.
