Whether you’re an online martial artist or simply training at home, kata will be a primary method of developing your skills for earning your black belt online.

Much has been written about the benefits of kata training for martial arts. Some instructors have abandoned the long-standing practice, while others, such as here at Karate Academy, have continued to emphasize kata in student’s training. This has been so since our inception and will continue to be a standard of our teaching.

Here are some personal benefits that online martial arts students can receive from Kata Training:

• Increased upper body strength and toning of muscles and tendons from dynamic karate techniques such as blocking, striking and punching.
• Increased lower body strength and toning from kicking and alternating between high and low stances.
• Improved agility from explosive foot movements and abrupt direction changes.
• Improved hand-eye coordination from visually focusing on accurate targeting.
• Improved balance from kicking and weight distribution in various stances.
• Understanding the use of the hips for centering and power. Increased cardiovascular fitness from aerobic workout.
• Excellent for developing motor skills in children.
• Provides a systematic pattern for development by progressive increases in difficulty.
• Intensity can be lessened for older practitioners.
• Increased health from structured daily exercise and workout guides.

Traditional kata teach the foundations of the martial arts and continues to be a primary tool that professional instructors use to advance their students. No special equipment needed or partner needed. Discover how training martial arts at home has never been easier than it is now with Karate Academy Online.