Create a Kata.

[Kung Fu Wang]

Not all (new) kata need be as deeply meaningful as those that already exist, though. A kata can be helpful if all it does is teach flow through a set of movements to let students practice transitions and balance.

In the beginning, you may just want to create a form that record useful "combos" such as:

- groin kick, face punch.
- hook punch, upper cut,
- roundhouse kick, side kick.
- hip throw, inner hook.
- elbow lock, shoulder lock.
- foot sweep, arm jam.
- ...

Later on, you may want create a form that record useful "principles" such as:

- Every punch will be a punch followed by a "pull".
- Use the end of your previous move to generate power for your next move.
- Hide the preparation of your next move at the end of your previous move.
- Coordinate your arm with your leg.
- Use your body to push/pull your limbs.
- Add sliding footwork into your punch.
- Always jam your leading leg on your opponent's leading leg when you punch.
- Always stretch your body to the maximum in each move.
- ...