Former Karate worldchampion and motivational speaker Jörg Gantert gives insights into the meaning and philosophy of detailed choreographed patterns of movements, also known as "Kata". Kata originally were teaching and training methods by which successful combat techniques were preserved and passed on. The basic goal of kata is to practice self-defence. By practicing in a repetitive manner the learner develops the ability to execute those techniques and movements in a natural, reflex-like manner.
