The karate group was then taught the "Heian Shodan" kata and self-defence applications over 16 one hour sessions (2 times each week for 8 weeks).

Sparring sessions are limited to scoring points, no hard contact is allowed. Kata (forms) sessions focus on performance for points instead of practical applications. The Modern Traditional Dojo ...

Old-school karate, the kind found in decent applications of kata, is pretty much all about grabbing at the crotch, headbutting and breaking free of grabs or defending basic street-attacker-style ...

Of the four events Coffman competed in, she won a silver medal in creative weapons/no music against other USA members. She also won silver in traditional karate kata against Mexico. Coffman also ...

The karate group was then taught the "Heian Shodan" kata and self-defence applications over 16 one hour sessions (2 times each week for 8 weeks).