fnorfurfoot
Senior Master
I'm sure that Joe Rebelo will have something to add to this, but I was wondering if anyone knew any history behind where the SKK forms came from. I know that 2 Pinan is a Cerio creation. Or at least, the 2 Pinan that we perform. And 6 Kata came from Pesare. Where did the rest originate?
Since most all Japanese katas are supposed to begin and end in the same spot, I was also wondering if anyone knew if the katas are actually a longer form cut up into smaller sections. For tournaments, I will have my students combine 1 and 2 kata. For one, it makes it longer and more interesting. But it also brings them pretty close to their starting position. Just in case the judges feel like being picky. Actually if they perform their footwork perfectly, their right foot will almost be on their starting position during the final horse stance of 2 kata. But since we open and close the form with our right foot, they end up a little to the left of the spot once they return to front position.
It seems that if you add 3 kata to the mix, you get a little closer. What are your thoughts on the subject?
Since most all Japanese katas are supposed to begin and end in the same spot, I was also wondering if anyone knew if the katas are actually a longer form cut up into smaller sections. For tournaments, I will have my students combine 1 and 2 kata. For one, it makes it longer and more interesting. But it also brings them pretty close to their starting position. Just in case the judges feel like being picky. Actually if they perform their footwork perfectly, their right foot will almost be on their starting position during the final horse stance of 2 kata. But since we open and close the form with our right foot, they end up a little to the left of the spot once they return to front position.
It seems that if you add 3 kata to the mix, you get a little closer. What are your thoughts on the subject?