Kata is a Japanese word describing detailed choreographed patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs. The term form is used for the corresponding concept in non Japanese martial arts in general.
Kata are used in many traditional Japanese arts such as theater forms like kabuki and schools of tea ceremony, but are most commonly known for the presence in the martial arts. Kata are used by most traditional Japanese and Okinawan martial arts. Other arts such as t'ai chi chuan and taekwondo feature the same kind of training, but use the respective Chinese and Korean words taolu and hyeong, respectively.
Judo has several Kata, mostly created in the late 19th century by Kano Jigoro, the founder of judo. The judo Kata involves two participants. Judo Kata preserve a number of techniques that are not permitted in competition or in randori, including punches, kicks, and the use of the Katana and other weapons. The study of Kata is usually begun typically at around the green belt level. The most commonly studied judo Kata is Nage-no-Kata, which consists of fifteen throwing techniques. The Katame-no-Kata is composed of pinning techniques, chokes, and joint locks. Kime-no-Kata is a long Kata consisting of self-defense techniques against both unarmed attacks, and attacks with swords and knives.
Kata originally were teaching/training methods by which successful combat techniques were preserved and passed on. Practicing Kata allowed a company of persons to engage in a struggle using a systematic approach, rather than as individuals in a disorderly manner.
The basic goal of Kata is to preserve and transmit proven techniques. By practicing in a repetitive manner the learner develops the ability to execute those techniques and movements in a natural, reflex-like manner. Systematic practice does not mean permanently rigid. The goal is to internalize the movements and techniques of a Kata so they can be executed and adapted under different circumstances, without thought or hesitation. A novice’s actions will look uneven and difficult, while a master’s appear simple and smooth.
The OED records Kata as a loanword in English, from the 1950s in reference to the Judo Katas due to Jigoro Kano, and from the 1970s also of Karate Katas; but the word has come to be used as a generic term for "forms" in martial arts in general, or even figuratively applied to other fields. In Japanese martial arts practice, Kata is often seen as an essential partner to randori training with one complementing the other. However, the actual type and frequency of Kata versus randori training varies from art to art. In iaido, solo Kata using the Japanese sword (Katana) comprises almost all of the training. Whereas in judo, Kata training is de emphasized and usually only prepared for Dan grading.
In kenjutsu, paired Kata at the beginner’s level can appear to be stilted. At higher levels serious injury is prevented only by a high sensitivity of both participants to important concepts being taught and trained for. These include timing and distance, with the Kata practiced at high speed. This adjustability of Kata training is found in other Japanese arts with roles of attacker and defender often interchanging within the sequence. Buy Olympic Judo Tickets to watch it live in Olympics. You can buy Olympic Judo Tickets from Global Ticket Market. Global Ticket Market offers you all types of Olympic Tickets very securely and at cheap rates. Just access Global Ticket Market and enjoy any of Olympic Tickets including Olympic Judo Tickets at very favorable rates.
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