Technical forms in teaching karate and taekwondo

Journal Title: Journal of Combat Sports and Martial Arts - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 1

Abstract

Background. A theoretical framework (perspective) for taken deliberations and analysis gives a humanistic theory of martial arts and martial arts anthropology. Aim. The aim of the study was to analyze the usefulness of technical forms for teaching martial arts on example karate and taekwondo. The problem is: Are the forms (kata, poomsae) required to properly teach karate or taekwondo today? Method. Consideration will be given by expressions of Grand Masters, recognized master teachers, experts of karate practice, and study all appropriate literature. It is a broad analysis of the discourse and authors own long-term participant observation over the last thirty years. Results. Most experts agree that the technical forms are still the appropriate method of teaching karate and similar martial arts. On the other hand, kata/poomsae exercise only hamper full mastery of the martial arts. An analysis of five forms karate Idokan style was presented as well. Conclusions. The ratio of trainees to fighting, technical forms and training varies. Similarly diverse are the opinions of experts on the forms - their meaning and current relevance. Most authorities, experts and authors recognize that training in these traditional technical forms is the important, permanent value, as a method of teaching and learning karate, taekwondo and other, similar martial arts.

Authors and Affiliations

Wojciech J. Cynarski, Jong-Hoon Yu, Zbigniew Borysiuk

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  • EP ID EP221812
  • DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0010.4619
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Wojciech J. Cynarski, Jong-Hoon Yu, Zbigniew Borysiuk (2017). Technical forms in teaching karate and taekwondo. Journal of Combat Sports and Martial Arts, 8(1), 31-36. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-221812