@randallmckay Hidden inside every Kata are multiple applications to actual combat scenario's, it's only when you see the applications (or Bunkai) that you will see the true meaning of Kata. They should be performed as if in real combat or they may as well be dance routines, if they Karateka is no...
There is nothing wrong with this Shotokan Kata, there are plenty of people who have slight differences, I don't think there are any "mistakes" being made by a 10th Dan who has dedicated his life to Karate.
Plus - a 3rd Dan is not a Master! Only your Sensei.
Very good form and good to learn from but should be performed with a bit more power/force. I don't like to criticise but the Kata is more impressive when your first move shocks anyone watching, like the name "Storming a fortress"
I can also criticise a few points but won't as that's not in the essence of Karate, I think its more important to see 100% effort going into the kata, there will always be slight variations from different Sensei's and Dojo's, these slight technical points can be amended along the way.
@randallmckay Hidden inside every Kata are multiple applications to actual combat scenario's, it's only when you see the applications (or Bunkai) that you will see the true meaning of Kata. They should be performed as if in real combat or they may as well be dance routines, if they Karateka is no...