KT:Basics, what are they?

[Clark Kent]

Basics, what are they?
By BJTipton - 03-07-2011 08:39 PM
Originally Posted at: KenpoTalk
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Almost everyone agrees that basics are the foundation and the most important element of training.

But....

WHAT do you consider basics?
and
HOW do YOU practice them?

Brandon Tipton


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[Inkspill]

blocks
parries
punches
kicks
strikes
finger techniques
stances
foot manuevers

[marlon]

and the mechanics of alignment and balance., and also breathing. Then there is moving without loosing them and how to regain them when you do and then there is relaxation. so, i guess everything that makes a technique work and we practice them witht he techniques in varous situations amping things up slowly to progressively develop consistency in the basics

[Sandanchris]

Basics are the "roots" of any given system, its the building blocks that one needs to know and master as he/she continues to learn the combos (forms/kata/techniques) of the basics and applies them to various situations.

For example here is a short list of some basics:

Stances
Blocking/trapping/checking
Strikes
Kicks
transitions
breathing
concepts/principles
pressure points
conditioning
experience

all of which are used in different combos to fulfill the rest of the given martial arts curriculum and style.

I hope I helped to make things a little clearer.

Chris