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There were many questions, and some opinions about "kata." I think I need to clarify just exactly what I believe forms training is and isn't. </p> <p>It took me a while to arrive at this opinion, so please give me a hearing. </p> <p>Let's say you think forms training is a waste of time. Okay. </p> <p>Do you shadowbox? If you do, good. You should. Now, do you put your shadow boxing into a set routine? </p> <p>See where I'm headed with this? If it's a routine, it's a form. </p> <p>On the other hand, are you a big fan of forms training? </p> <p>Why? It won't teach you how to fight, and it's pretty much only a cardio workout where conditioning is concerned. </p> <p>So are forms a waste of time or not? </p> <p>I don't know. Is shadow boxing a waste of time? Are push ups a waste of time? Are kettlebells a waste of time? </p> <p>A drill is a drill. It is what it is and it isn't what it isn't. Anyone who expects one kind of training to do everything is asking too much. That's why we mix our routines. </p> <p>The bottom line - do what you enjoy. If you want cardio, great. Try jogging, but if you prefer swinging a broadsword 'till you're panting for air and your hair is pasted to your forehead, don't make any apologies. Just do it. </p> <p>I could go on about forms training, but it's up to each of us to do the hard work, so I'll let you decide how to spend your valuable training hours. </p> <p>One final item: </p> <p>My apologies if you're not in the Arlington, Virginia area - but I want to send this Heads Up to all my subscribers who are. </p> <p>White Birch Kung Fu & Tai Chi is offering free classes in Hatha Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m to 10:15 a.m. during the month of January. After January, there will be a fee. </p> <p>Please join us. I've been doing it for a few weeks now and I like it a lot. I do my kettlebell routine right after class and I feel great.</p> <p><img src="http://kungfufightingtips.com/images/rob_sign.gif" alt="signiture" width="176" height="56"></p> <p> Rob LaPointe</p> </div> </div> <div id="footer"> <ul id="footer_nav"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td ><a href="" class="myheader">Home</a></td> <td><a href="about.php" class="myheader">About Rob</a></td> <td><a href="products/" class="myheader">Products</a></td> <td><a href="http://www.kungfufightingtips.com/testimonials.php" class="myheader">Testimonials</a></td> <td><a href="http://www.kungfufightingtips.com/contact.php" class="myheader">Contact</a></td> <td><a href="http://www.kungfufightingtips.com/pressKit.php" class="myheader">Press Kit</a></td> <td><a href="newsLetters" class="myheader">Training Tips</a></td> <td><a href="http://www.kungfufightingtips.com/becomeAffiliate.php" title="Become an Affiliate" class="myheader">Become an Affiliate</a></td> </tr> </table> </ul> <p align="center">© 2007 White Birch Kung Fu & Tai Chi</p> <p align="center">Web solutions by <a href="http://www.sunsoftinfoway.com" target="_blank">Sunsoft</a></p> </div> </div> </body> </html>