How Kata Would Work in Real Life #shorts

Do you agree with these applications?

[lydiamorgan]

the thing that needs to be discussed more about kata is that, like rifle drill, is not intended to be reenacted in combat, it trains muscle memory to instinctively react with proper technique instead of just flinching and flailing. it replaces an uncoordinated fight response with a graceful one.

[bela-originals]

Simple logic: It's easier to memorize the alphabet if you sing it. In real life, you dont sing the words, you say it. The art of kata will help you remember all of the techniques and your body will remember everything else in an actual fight. Martial arts wont work for you if you do not understand the purpose in every technique

[maktsan]

The way I look at kata is like learning to play an instrument. For example with piano, you learn a piece that just uses the first few fingers of the right hand, then a piece that just uses the left hand, then pieces that use both, then pieces with new techniques. You would never play those in a recital, but you would use the techniques from those. Same with kata, you would not use those in a real fight but use the techniques you learned to apply towards that.

[spazmatism]

So cool that I know the katas you're doing despite being in different dojos in different places

[LiterateInvestor]

I believe kata is about discipline. Many fighters lack discipline and when you get more tired/ higher levels the skills matter most.

[alexmercer]

More practical than other demos I’ve seen

[joshualove]

This is what I’ve learned in my 1 year of studying. Shotokan Karate is made up of 3 parts. Kihon, Kata, and Kumite. Kihon, the basics are integral and the foundation of karate. They need to be mastered to the highest degree so that more advanced techniques can flourish. Kata is an organized movement system designed to utilize the moves in a repetitive manner so that a Karate-Ka can hone his/her skills (along with described application). Kumite is used for competition with protective gear and pulled punches as to display speed and control. If one wants to use karate in a real life application I believe one should have all 3 mastered with extensive pressure testing on challenging opponents. Also, with the advent of the internet and social media I think it’d be smart to study other aggressive fighting styles like Muay Thai, Boxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Daily training, nutrition, conditioning, and studying the art from an analytical standpoint would create a well rounded fighter. Or something like that. 😅

[twonk]

I’m doing the first kata for karate grading in a few weeks

[anoniempielol]

Kata is more of an art form than a self defence technique

[prosaic.]

As a comedian said "It doesn't work when the other guy doesn't know karate"

[icespirit]

The rhythm is perfectly along with the music. Feels amazing to watch

[egarciaveasey]

Kata helps muscle memory so you can react instinctively in real life situations

[rubinmendoza]

I did Muay Thai for most of my life, but can definitely respect the Art of Karate.

Remember that in an actual confrontation, it’s usually (not always) the person who has the greatest warrior spirit.

Respect all Martial Arts.

[Aliasger]

i love how people dont realise he's making fun of the fact that kata's dont even work in real life

[bdjsjshhehehd]

People underestimate how deadly elbows can be

[motorbikeray]

I like that he's honest that katas would fail in a fight.

[Fennetic]

The thing about being thrown is it feels faster when you're the one being thrown. You don't even realise it sometimes, you only realise it when you're on the floor lmao.

This is the experience of an untrained person who sometimes gets thrown by friends who wants to test things out or practice(with safety in mind)

[brentosaurusw.w]

As someone who has done exact kata motions in fights out of pure muscle memory I can say that it works, but only if you train in multiple aspects of martial arts

[instinct]

Kata is for concentration rather than fights but you know that. This is absolutly hilarious

[BeingRAYtastic]

For those who are thinking what kata were those:
Kata no.1 -> Hean Sandan
Kata no.2 -> Hean Yandan
Kata no.3 -> Kanku Dai