http://www.shotokanmaster.com/2007/08/07/karate-tip-1-train-smarter-not-harder/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:11:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.shotokanmaster.com/2007/08/07/karate-tip-1-train-smarter-not-harder/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Joseph Trujillo Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:58:09 +0000 http://www.shotokanmaster.com/?p=10#comment-40 I agree when it comes to giving 100%. I always give full effort not only when I step on the dojo floor, but when I practice at home or at the gym as well. To add to what you have said, I have found that sometimes by slowing down my kihon and kata, I am able to break down each technique and identify anything that needs work, and proceed to work on that particular technique. That way, when I perform at regular speed, the technique is much more effective. I have found this to be especially helpful in my kata practice. I agree when it comes to giving 100%. I always give full effort not only when I step on the dojo floor, but when I practice at home or at the gym as well. To add to what you have said, I have found that sometimes by slowing down my kihon and kata, I am able to break down each technique and identify anything that needs work, and proceed to work on that particular technique. That way, when I perform at regular speed, the technique is much more effective. I have found this to be especially helpful in my kata practice.

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