The black belts of the Yoshukai Karate Alliance practice their kata as part of Saturday's exhibition at the fundraiser for the First United Methodist Church Kid’s Club.

Kata are the formal exercises of traditional karate that continuously improve and develop a student's technique. Kata training requires intense concentration and focus, along with many hours devoted to training.  More pictures and story below.

Picture by Nila Smith (Click on picture for larger image.)

             

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