The meaning of the directions in kata is not well understood, and frequently mistakes are made in the interpretation of kata movements. In extreme cases, it is sometimes heard that "this kata moves in 8 directions so it is designed… — Kenwa Mabuni Copy Share Image
A kata is not fixed or immoveable. Like water, it's ever changing and fits itself to the shape of the vessel containing it. However, kata are not some kind of beautiful competitive dance, but a grand martial art of self-defense… — Kenwa Mabuni Copy Share Image
Do not fall into the trap of thinking that just because a kata begins to the left that the opponent is attacking from the… — Kenwa Mabuni Copy Share Image
The meaning of the directions in kata is not well understood, and frequently mistakes are made in the interpretation of kata movements. In extreme… — Kenwa Mabuni Copy Share Image
The karate that has been introduced to Tokyo is actually just a part of the whole. The fact that those who have learnt karate… — Kenwa Mabuni Copy Share Image
There are no styles of karate-do, just varying interpretations of its principles. — Kenwa Mabuni Copy Share Image
A kata is not fixed or immoveable. Like water, it's ever changing and fits itself to the shape of the vessel containing it. However,… — Kenwa Mabuni Copy Share Image
