http://myselfdefenseblog.com/http:/myselfdefenseblog.com/why-are-forms-katas-taught-in-martial-arts/ Reviews of common self-defense, karate, and MMA issues Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:18:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://myselfdefenseblog.com/http:/myselfdefenseblog.com/why-are-forms-katas-taught-in-martial-arts/comment-page-1/#comment-902 John W. Zimmer Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:23:52 +0000 http://myselfdefenseblog.com/http:/myselfdefenseblog.com/why-are-forms-katas-taught-in-martial-arts/#comment-902 Howdy Matt, Tai Chi seems to do exclusively kata type moves and it seems to be great exercise. I think they claim to be able to even use this martial art for self-defense. I agree katas are great exercise because you are using fighting moves in a scripted manner. I think when I am 90 I will still be able to do forms but I kind of doubt that I will be sparring. :) Howdy Matt,
Tai Chi seems to do exclusively kata type moves and it seems to be great exercise. I think they claim to be able to even use this martial art for self-defense. I agree katas are great exercise because you are using fighting moves in a scripted manner. I think when I am 90 I will still be able to do forms but I kind of doubt that I will be sparring.

]]> http://myselfdefenseblog.com/http:/myselfdefenseblog.com/why-are-forms-katas-taught-in-martial-arts/comment-page-1/#comment-882 Matt Klein Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:00:16 +0000 http://myselfdefenseblog.com/http:/myselfdefenseblog.com/why-are-forms-katas-taught-in-martial-arts/#comment-882 Hi John, I teach forms down here in Aussie to the kids. I get feedback from the parents to the effect of "James is able to concentrate and focus at school so much better now", which I attribute directly to the study of forms. It really teaches them to tune out distractions and concentrate on the form at hand. In addition, I think with the complex hand techniques of Kenpo, it really pumps up their hand speed. Also, as I get older, it is not always practical to spar with all the injuries, etc. You can always do kata, and if done correctly, is one heck of a cardiovascular workout. I used to hate forms, now I love em. Hi John, I teach forms down here in Aussie to the kids. I get feedback from the parents to the effect of “James is able to concentrate and focus at school so much better now”, which I attribute directly to the study of forms. It really teaches them to tune out distractions and concentrate on the form at hand. In addition, I think with the complex hand techniques of Kenpo, it really pumps up their hand speed. Also, as I get older, it is not always practical to spar with all the injuries, etc. You can always do kata, and if done correctly, is one heck of a cardiovascular workout. I used to hate forms, now I love em.

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