“I can’t remember that technique!” Do you recall saying this? Does your instructor show you the technique again, and you say, “Oh, I used to know that?” If these comments are familiar, then you must endeavor to learn these techniques more thoroughly. Martial arts moves must be more than familiar; you must remember the movements […]
Forms in Practice
Practice your forms. Whether they are called kata, sayaw, set, or dance, you must use them in your training. The old masters developed forms as a mnemonic aid for remembering their martial arts techniques. Practicing forms has a variety of benefits. They serve as a record of the art’s techniques in application and motion. They […]