Most martial arts have “katas.” A kata is a fixed sequence of movements to allow personal training in a particular martial art. in Shotokan karate, for example, there are between 15 and 25 core kata (depending on the style you are studying). Each kata takes from 30 seconds to 1-1/2 minutes to perform, and can have over 60 steps (although most have 20 to 40 steps).
The rest of this thought concludes at personal excellence.
