I see much more complexity in karate than efficiency. I think this is a backlash to the kind of punch, kick and block interpretations that people are so used to seeing. Karate can't be too simple anymore. I fear that it's only been replaced by overly complex maneuvers and frankly just as preposterous situations. Just because something is complex doesn't mean that it's better.
There are straight forward, effective and robust movements in every karate kata. It's okay for karate to be simple as long as it's effective.
There are straight forward, effective and robust movements in every karate kata. It's okay for karate to be simple as long as it's effective.
