Yay I'm a prime number, the 41st! While I agree with some of what you're saying, isn't this kata primarily from Shotokan? i.e. the style that hardly ever teaches practical applications. Then not only this first kata, but most of the rest are not that great. They were modified to show Shotokan principles like their stances. From what I learned before this kata wasn't about self defense, but just coordination. What you're talking about with what's taught first goes way beyond the first kata but is more about the way everything is taught in these Japanese styles.
@@commonsensekarate5173 I wish there was at least a closer point where the integrated everything. At least in the first couple years. Maybe but the best, but might be easier for these "traditional" clubs to transition.
This depends on how you teach it. There is a tonne of good in all kata, they are the biomechanical alphabet in each style. You need a good instructor to point all that out to you and break it down, that's all. Cross training in other arts helps makes sense of it too. I understand your concerns though. We need to give hope to those who are entering the Martial arts world :)
Great content! Where can I find more information on your teachings besides youtube? Thank you!
Yay I'm a prime number, the 41st!
While I agree with some of what you're saying, isn't this kata primarily from Shotokan? i.e. the style that hardly ever teaches practical applications. Then not only this first kata, but most of the rest are not that great. They were modified to show Shotokan principles like their stances.
From what I learned before this kata wasn't about self defense, but just coordination. What you're talking about with what's taught first goes way beyond the first kata but is more about the way everything is taught in these Japanese styles.
I agree, the whole 3k kihon, kata, kumite needs to be completely re-evaluated
@@commonsensekarate5173 I wish there was at least a closer point where the integrated everything. At least in the first couple years. Maybe but the best, but might be easier for these "traditional" clubs to transition.
What is "Taigyoko" ?? Maybe you mean Taikyoku ?
Thanks for the spell check save. I have fixed it now. Thank you.
This depends on how you teach it. There is a tonne of good in all kata, they are the biomechanical alphabet in each style. You need a good instructor to point all that out to you and break it down, that's all. Cross training in other arts helps makes sense of it too. I understand your concerns though. We need to give hope to those who are entering the Martial arts world :)