[Muhabsssa]

I think Kata is very important to Kendo. Not refering to the traditional links with kenjutsu, I'll leave that out.

There is a lot we can learn from Kata that can be incorporated into kendo.

My Sensei trains us in detail on each kata and then later we learn to incorporate it into kendo.

Examples:

Ipponme- lightspring back then counter with a men cut.

Nihonme- Goad opponent into making a kote cut, spring back and counter with men.

Sanbonme- good for learning to keep centre.

Yohonme- good to parry men cuts then counter.

we haven't practiced beyond this.

Kata can teach us valuable lessons and should not be dismissed.

Meng