I taught in a Dojo for over 30 years. There was my first teacher who opened a location for me to teach in. And then I opened my own Dojo in 2000 and it all was an amazing experience. But making great students is hard work. And not because of physical demands either. Martial Art Training. What is the Depth of your Study?

Martial Art Training what is the Depth of your Study?

How do most students train in a martial art system? They learn something new to get past it, and learn something else. Look at Kata as an example. My system has way too may Kata. Why do i say this? Because the student does spend enough time beyond memorization of movement, and polishing it up to look good.

Do they understand what is happening? In Martial Art Training what is the Depth of your Study?

Some will interpret an Kata or movement in a Kata, and then this Waza, and it is a Waza become a doctrine. The problem is that is one seize fits all. No two attackers move exactly the same.  These interpretations, while good need, to be discarded as soon as they are learned. 

And martial arts Waza or Technique tends to be about what the student want to do, or what the teacher wants to teach, and not about what the attacker is GOING TO DO.

Martial Art Training what is the Depth of your Study? - Kumite?

Now many will not like this. Kumite is not an answer to anything. It is SPORT. And while is has its place it is not how real life is. To focus on this as anything other than a small part, maybe 10% of the total picture is a mistake.

And all Kumite, and there are many different kinds, are the child of Kata. And therefore inherently not the answer to any question. They are themselves a question. 

Why do people wish to focus on something and then make a God of it it? I recall many years ago being in New Brunswick to train with World Budo Alliance founder Dave Degrouchie.  He taught some brutal Waza at the seminar. But then told all in attendance, "now remember this is unless. You must create variations to be successful." And that is true learning! He understands the real essence of training!

Martial Art Training what is the Depth of your Study? - Kata

How often I have had students tell me "they know" the Kata. WOW, I do not know them. I have memorized them. But I still find new things locked inside! Martial Art Training what is the Depth of your Study?

Are you looking for a promotion or to actually learn and understand? So, what should the depth of study be? As deep as you can possible go, and then revisit the subject more.

There is ONLY ONE martial art. And that is the art of study. The style or signature is secondary.  All martial arts, systems have something of value to learn.

Martial Art Training what is the Depth of your Study in Conclusion

The object is to learn and train. And then train harder and learn more. Dedicate time to your training and stick to it.

The benefits are for a lifetime! Thank you for reading Martial Art Training what is the Depth of your Study?

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