Now that's what I call a question... What is correct form? Ask ten people and I expect you'll receive ten different answers!
In fact, the reason why we have differences in the performance of kata across style is ultimately down to what is considered 'correct form', which is in essence a human construct. After all, karate doesn't really care what style it's from! So let's take this idea of 'correct form' and explore what it may actually mean...
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Please check out this incredible playlist that features a series of short interviews with some of Okinawa's most respected karate masters... These genuinely heart-warming interviews have been beautifully produced and serve to create a very valuable record of 16 teachers who not only have direct links to the pioneering masters of our past, but who have also contributed greatly to karate's continual evolution and inspired so many to find passion in this incredible art.
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