Utilizing Basics Part 1

This is Part 1 of a video clip on utilizing all of the component moves in a basic technique.

This was prompted by the statement in "Way of Kata" by LA Kane and Iain's blog on keys to Kata.

Way of Kata states that there are no wasted moves in a true kata. Iain states that "no movement is without purpose".

This is true, but before you can interpret your kata moves, you must know the different purposes for the components of each move.

To illustrate this point I did a quick and dirty video utilizing one technique. You'll see some familiar stuff her if you've seen Iain's videos. I took one technique and started breaking down different parts of the move, why they are there, and how they can be used.

I hope you find this interesting. As stated in the video, this was done "off the cuff" with no preparation or outline, so yes there are things that could have been covered more in depth, etc.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• karate
• goju
• gojuryu
• goju-ryu
• kihon
• fundamentals
• basics
• bunkai

[kempobrad]

you really need to make more vids!

[swdw973]

@kempobrad

Been remodeling the house for a while, not a lot of extra time. Hope to do more later.

[binxis2cute]

How come your hikete (spelled completely wrong!) is so low.....we're always getting ripped into for not having it high up.

[swdw973]

Because it's not a hikite- it's called waving your hand around while explaining things. ;-)

In addition, you don't always pull your hand to a classical chamber when it's filled with your opponents clothing or a body part, or when you're trying to get around an obstructing limb.

More time on the floor will help you realize that.

[binxis2cute]

Sorry, I didn't watch the whole video before I commented. When I saw basics in the title I assumed "basics" or moving basics. And, ya, I know you don't alway have to pull your hand back completely :)

[swdw973]

It's about basics, but you're correct, not in the normal sense of the word. It's about using the components as needed rather than using only the "endpoint" of the technique.

Basics are a process to get from a to b and learning to use the process rather than just the endpoint drastically increases your chance of not getting hit.. Also, understanding there are other ways a technique can be used besides the obvious gives you many options with one move.

[swdw973]

Karateas asit is often taught today is accused (correctly) of teaching people they need a specific response for each attack. This creates a "paralysis of possibilities" among practitioners taught this way when faced with an unknown.

The idea is to learn how to use a technique and the process of the technique in many situations to aid in developing a reflexive response. This is what was taught before karate changed drom a "jutsu" to a "do".

[GojuBob]

Thank you for this very clear and intelligent demonstration

[swdw973]

Yes

[kungfuwookie]

ever tried these against someone who was fighting back?