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 Kata is one of the fundamental building blocks of traditional Japanese Karate. It is the encyclopedia of the system and through it the knowledge of the art form is passed downfrom generation to generation. Kata teaches the body stances, dynamic movements, andthe principles of generating power from the hips and body. Also, kata teaches proper use of breath, timing, distancing, rhythm and coordination, and the fighting spirit and mindset of theart. Three essential elements should always be considered in each movement of any kata.These three elements are:application of power (i.e. strength or gentleness of power), speedof technique (i.e. slowness or quickness of technique), and extension and contraction ofbody (i.e. compression of body or expansion of body).
Also important in the study of kata is:
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executing exactly the correct number and type of techniques |
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executing the techniques in the correct order |
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executing the techniques withthe correct timing in relationship to one another |
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adhering the the correct direction/positionand kata pattern (i.e. enbusen) |
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