| I do train with bladed weapons and out-dated weapons, but more as an attempt to stay in shape...and because I enjoy it. I do think its important to train these things if they were part of the system originally, just to understand the concepts and keep the tradition alive.
I believe "kata" are important to train precision and proper body positioning. Its the first step in developing martial awareness. Alone, kata isn't enough though, as some McDojos would have you believe. I understand the MMA approach too and can appreciate it. I just don't agree with it %100. |