Koten karate kakutōgi [古典空手格闘技]
It has been stated/written, “When we actually fought (in the dojo, i.e., sparred), which we did with full force in the evenings, we used the most direct, fight-ending kata techniques, instead of trying to re-engineer new complicated kata applications.”
In sparring, past and present, it is impossible to apply effective defense methods in training sessions simply because it’s too easy to injure or even maim/kill. Even in reality-based use of force is controlled bringing one close but still having to make that “leap across that Barrie” to apply the methods effectively in real social or asocial violent conflicts.
When I read or hear such statements I lean heavily toward doubt. If they had stated they would spar or practice applying such skills with controlled force to ensure safety, i.e., to lower the injury, etc., rate then I might be inclined to accept that statement.
It reminds me of my two favorite responses in cases like this, “it depends,” AND “Just because you say it is so, doesn’t make it so!”
Even what I write is about perspective, perception, beliefs and personal experiences because it to “depends” and is only “so from my point and position” and I try to always recommend taking the “historical say-so of modern karate” with a grain of “careful what you assimilate as reality because it’s subjective!”
Why I read, study and practice with “care” and a ton of research and most of all, “testing, testing and testing!” I also remember just because it may pass/fail my process doesn’t make it right/wrong because of individuality of each of us.
I look upon students as “individuals” who have unique perspectives, perceptions, beliefs, capabilities and abilities meaning a method may/may not work for them, then again …
Even in your dojo it’s best to be cautious, to beware leading to asking questions then, “test, test and TEST!”
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