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Values of Kata
Dr. Robert Debelak, 6th Dan
2003

For nearly 30 years, I have heard martial artists debate the value of kata to their martial art training. Invariably, lines are drawn between the “fighters” and the “kata” practitioners, as though these were two different things.   For many, forms are just a necessary boredom to endure toward the next rank.    I assert, however, that it is odd and inappropriate to treat kata as nothing more than peripheral o... Read More

Three Components of Self Defense Techniques
By Dr. Robert Debelak 6th Dan

Given the training rigors of practicing fundamental techniques, one and three steps, kata, and sparring, self defense principles are communicated from instructor to student These basics are designed to provide the martial artist with practical and effective tools for personal protection in the event of attack (whether an attack comes during training events such as sport fighting, or on the streets in more advers... Read More

 
"Strategy In Unarmed Combat:  The Science of Champions"
written by Paul Maslak

 

Book Review by Dr. Robert Debelak

In the last issue of the AKS Punchline, I gave a cursory glance at a basic self defense plan comprised of three main objectives:  moving the target, doing something about the attack, and counter attacking.  To expand on that discussion I’d like to offer a bri... Read More

Higher Critical Thinking
and Martial Art Training
Dr. Rob Debelak, 6th Dan
November 2005
Fall 2005 marked my 25th year as a member of the American Karate System (32 years total involvement with the martial arts).   I am grateful for the training my predecessors have trusted me with, and I can see where the quality input of others has shaped me as both teacher and as student.

After three decades of study, I can still say I very much enjoy learning something new... Read More

Dear Readers, the following two articles are being repeated due to the pre-emption of September's Punchline.



“Kata is Like a Tea Bag…”
Dr. Rob Debelak, AKS 6th Dan
August 2006

I was once asked:   “Why do you practice kata?”

Grab a cup of tea, and I will tell you how I answered that question.


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