FROM THE STUDY OF STRATEGY COME TACTICS
As a seventh decade (and third generation) warrior who is learning Kata later in life, I strongly recommend this system of training, exercise, movement, balance, and mental development.
I’ve been training at Brent Yamamoto’s NW Martial Arts dojo since 2011. Katas are now part of my daily routine. Along with the kata, one must also demonstrate the bunkai; the application of techniques/arts contained in each kata; the why of them. The why is extremely important because it allows you to see beyond the basic movement to its varied use in the dynamics of the fight.
While youth, strength, and fitness support the more challenging parts of some kata, most can be done at any age and probably modified for physical limitations. The bottom line is the same as strength and fitness or dry practice: keep doing it regularly.
Are Tai Chi and yoga valuable? Yes, but a proven fighting art is that much more valuable to the entire life of the warrior.
Looking forward to the development of the pistol, rifle, and shotgun kata of SI. Those will be a legacy in capitals.
Last edited by Ted Demosthenes; 02-26-2018 at 10:16 AM.
Ted Demosthenes
Suarez International Staff Instructor
From Murphy's Laws of Combat: "Incoming has the right-of-way" (so, GTFOTX!!)
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