Six Principles of Kata Practice

 
Good balance should be maintained during the practice of Kata Kisoku no Donto. Kata should be practiced with the correct rhythm of breathing Waza no Kankyu. During Kata practice there should be variations in timing.  Sometimes moving fast, sometimes moving slow Chikara no Kyojaku. During Kata practice there should be variation in the application of power. Technique may be strong or yielding, hard then soft Inen. Kata should be practiced with spirit Ikita Kata. Kata should be alive and practiced with feeling and purpose Kata No Rokugensoku. Six Principles of Kata Practice
 
Balance Kisoku no Donto Waza no Kankyu Chikara no Kyojaku Inen Ikita Kata Kata No Rokugensoku
 

Ikita Kata  Kata should be alive and practiced with feeling and purpose.

Inen  Kata should be practiced with spirit.

Chikara no Kyojaku  During Kata practice there should be variation in the application of power. Technique may be strong or yielding, hard then soft.

Waza no Kankyu  During Kata practice there should be variations in timing. Sometimes moving fast, sometimes moving slow.

Kisoku no Donto  Kata should be practiced with the correct rhythm of breathing.

Balance  Good balance should be maintained during the practice of Kata.