Camp (2)

Sensei Cheng's son was taking part in the competition.

While we finished our training, sitting leisurely enjoying the breeze, his wife called telling him that his son lost. Reason? According to him, the way he taught his son to do the kata was the old way. The referee apparently didn't know that it used to be done that way and somehow disqualifies him.

Yes, this is one of the frustrating thing for Kata players. What is the exact motion of each technique? Which is the correct movement?

I remember once a person in a Karate Forum said, when he got his cert to be a kata referee, one thing that they were told is that there can be slight variation in all the movement. So where is the standard guideline?

I guess this will boils down to personal preference. FOr me, as long as the Kata still looks nice, as long as all the motion and movement are able to train my mind, body and soul, I am happy enough to stick with the way the kata is done. Perhaps some motion will seems awkward, difficult... this is training! It is something that can only be done after repetitive practice! The easy way out will not bring one further forward.

That is what I believe.

Today's 一言： Kata is the dance of death... (can't remember where i heard this...)