Acrobatics in kata.

[drop bear104]

So. The theory is acrobatics is unrealistic fight prep. And therefore bad kata.

Here is acrobatics specifically for fight prep.

Just something to think about.

 

[drop bear104]

 

[isshinryuronin]

Skill level: A
Entertainment level: A
Martial art value: B-

Much of it was the exact opposite of what one should do in combat. If that stuff was eliminated, I'd give the MA value an A as well.

(Except I doubt the "weapon" she was using would stand up to contact with a real one.) I enjoyed watching it nevertheless. One has to be able to tell the sizzle from the steak. The steak was there but overshadowed by the sizzle. I think she would be impressive in pure TMA, but that would not attract as much attention from the general sizzle-loving public. I'm happy with just the steak.