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▪️Kata is often described as a series of martial arts movements, in a pre-arranged fight against “imaginary” opponents.

▪️The Kata’s beauty, rhythm and power depend on the following aspects: Correct use of power. Correct use of speed, be it fast or slow, and the expansion and contraction of the body. 

▪️Knowledge of kata is also essential to understand how to generate power from hips and core as opposed to the legs and arms.

▪️Physically the Kata develops speed, balance, posture, techniques, and coordination.
▪️Mentally, the Kata develops your concentration, attention to detail, awareness, and confidence.
▪️Spiritually, the Kata develops your internal energy and you’re fighting spirit.

▪️When training your Kata, concentrate on these six areas: Eyes, Pace, Technique, Breathing, Kiai and Focus.

▪️Most Katas begin and end with a block. This symbolizes the defensive nature of Karate training.

▪️All self-defense techniques and applications are in the Kata. When you train your Katas for a long time they will reveal themselves to you.