Hi everyone, I have just uploaded some Tekki Shodan applications to shotokan unleashed. Classical applications (as the moves are performed in the kata), along with the self defence versions of the same moves. kata applications is a topic that causes much discussion and debate, especially in todays Shotokan Karate circles. A lot of senior Shotokan Japanese sensei place little importance on kata application, but a lot of non Japanese sensei do. Why this is the case, is another topic of discussion all on its own. Anyway, back to the applications for Tekki Shodan. Please note, when I mention the ‘performance’ of the kata, I don’t simply mean the ‘does it look good’ aspect of the kata, although saying that, we all want to improve that side of our kata.

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