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[ppko]

I have been gone for a bit getting things on track here in DC with my new family. I have started teaching my daughter some martial arts I started her out with Naifanchi Shodan. While watching her and going through movements by myself I have come to learn that how you move will change every outcome of every move although some moves look the same body movement and direction change the final move. A few years ago I took this kata and kept the same hand and foot strikes, but changed directional movement and hip and shoulder rotation. I have refound what I have always known to be true slowing down your katas and changing movements will make any kata limitless. Sorry I ranted like this just have a lot to say with little time

 

[Sukerkin]

True insights are seldom empty rants, good sir :tup:.

One of the core tenets of Iai, as an example, is that every move you make changs the situation and requires you to evaluate what your next move will be.

 

[terryl965]

ppko welcome back and glad you are settle in now!!

 

[seasoned]

Good to have you back, plus thanks for sharing a little of what you have been up to. Your insight proves two things, (1) kata is a very personal endeavor, and (2) A kata is not just a bunch of moves slapped together for remembrance sake. A kata IMO is a living, breathing segment of a real self defense situation subject to change at any time. Welcome back.

 

[MJS]

Welcome back!

Mike

 

[bluekey88]

Welcome back!

 

[Tensei85]

Welcome back! And great to meet you

 

[shesulsa]

Welcome back!

 

[ppko]

Thanks for all the welcome backs

 

[tshadowchaser]

welcome back