Osu!
IMO, the Kata of Ashihara and Enshin are very good for sparring training, particularly the practice with a partner that is done.
Some of the other Kata applications from traditional Kata have pulled my fat out of the fire on the street though, so I value them for that.
So, I wouldn't practice traditional Kata for a ring fight, but I do like it in case of other less friendly situations.
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