In martial arts, there's a fundamental distinction that separates effective practitioners from those who remain trapped in rigid patterns. It's the difference between adapting to principles and adapting to techniques. This concept, deeply rooted in the teachings of James Mitose and refined through d...

Let me be honest with you. When I watch most martial artists perform kata today, I see beautiful choreography. I see athletic movement. I see people who have memorized sequences with precision and dedication. What I don't often see is understanding.

This troubles me because kata was never meant to ...