Forms or Formlessness
Sorry to be starting continous threads, but its great to have input into Martial Arts from people that appear to really understand them.
I studied Shotokan for 2 years, and though the Katas look impressive and train you very well in holding positions. The actual applications of these moves are a little criptic. Shotokai students have a greater understanding. Also not to over general but Kung Fu especially the hard southern styles, adopt hard stances that are difficult to hold and in a real situation difficult to applie.
As a Ki Aikido practioner it was strange to train with out fixed movements. Although the forms are fixed they are "looser".
I wanted to know which would create the better Martial Artist. Looking at it completely superfacially, without considering the actual practioner.
Cheers
Chris
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