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For those that, somehow, stumbled upon this site unintentionally, KATAs are formalized simulated combat, incorporating specific
stances, blocks, punches, and strikes. The kata are an integral part of the study of karate, strengthening the body while,
making the student practice, the various strikes, punches, kicks, blocks, etc... , and conditioning the student's reflexes
for sparring. I might also point out that practicing kata is a great deal more entertaining than practicing the same punch,
over and over and over and .....
The intent of this site is not to teach the katas, but to remind the reader of the steps in each kata. Your sensei will
teach you the katas as they are to be practiced in your dojo, but if you've just started learning your kata, you should, hopefully
find this site useful as a reminder. This sight ought to be helpful for the first few katas anyway. It's incredibly annoying
when you actaully manage to find, somewhere, the time to practice your katas, only to discover that you've forgotten what
to do after that second block!
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