Kata training – Kumite competition
How many times you heard “practice kata, you will be better in kumite”. I agree with this sentence, but we must separate two things. If we are kumite competitors, we need…
Category: Kata
Kata is is mainly рrасtiсеd аftеr thе sparring and implies Form in Karate. These forms are a series of movements that we remember and perform together in sequence. Basic elements of every Kata are technique, speed, power, direction and rhythm.
Psychological preparation and role of the trainer
PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION When it comes to preparation of an athlete for upcoming competitions, psychological preparation cannot be avoided. The fact is that under conditions of equal physical and technical-tactical level,…
Specific coordination in kata performance
COORDINATION IN KATA PERFORMANCE Motor coordination refers to the ability of an individual to perform a motor skill with good technique, rhythm, and accuracy (ACSM, 2012). Since karate consists of…
Shotokan Karate
History of Shotokan Karate A short reminder to Shotokan karate history: Karate means “empty hand”, and Karate-do translates to “the way of Karate”. It was renamed from “To-Te Jutsu” (the art…
Situational training in kata
Situational training in kata Situational training in kata represents a simulation of the competition. It should be used 5-10 days before the competition itself and represents the peak of the…
Technical training in kata performance
TECHNICAL TRAINING IN KATA PERFORMANCE Technical training in kata requires a lot of time and effort. Especially if you’re doing something wrong for years, in other words, if a…
Do you know how to train to improve your karate speed?
Do you know how to improve your karate speed? Any of us at least one time heard “don’t go to gym, your kicks and punches will be slower”. Unfounded and…