Summary: <p><strong><img src="/sites/default/files/file_attach/images/JPIACL.jpg" style="float:right;height:200px;margin:5px 12px;width:200px;">INFO: </strong>Combat Learning Podcast is about applying scientific research and practical experience to better teach and learn martial arts. It's a deep dive into the most cutting-edge methodologies underlying effective training today, discovered through the lens of some of the best thinkers inside and outside of the martial arts community.</p> <p>My guest today is Iain Abernethy, a well-known expert on practical karate training and kata application, and an advocate of traditional martial arts practice.</p> <p>In this episode, Iain presents his own view of kata as a process of 4 inextricable stages:</p> <p class="rteindent1">1. Solo Practice</p> <p class="rteindent1">2. Functional Application</p> <p class="rteindent1">3. Principle-based Partner Practice</p> <p class="rteindent1">4. Live Partner Practice or "Kata-based" Sparring</p> <p>While most other traditional martial artists view kata as a solo exercise that must be translated into practical techniques, Iain sees solo practice, application, and sparring as all one and the same process entailed by the kata system.</p> <p>Iain also explains what "kata-based sparring" is, why he hates one step sparring, and the necessity of bringing modern training methods into traditional martial arts practice.</p> <p>No matter who you are, this episode is simmering over with interesting and helpful discussion. So, if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/combatlearning" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/combatlearning</a></p>
