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1. Concentrate during class.
2. Strive to improve each technique as they are repeated in class.
3. Pay close attention to the Sensei's feedback, either when he corrects postures and techniques as well as when he provides verbal hints and tips as well as bits of MA philosophy from himself or other MA masters.
4. Ask questions about anything unclear to you to your Sensei.
5. Ask about the names of the techniques and Kata.
6. After class, note down the exercises you did as well as your Sensei's corrections and suggestions to you and philosophy in a dedicated notebook.
7. Research techniques and Kata on the internet and other sources. Research as fully as you can to get the broadest perspective possible. Strive to synthesize ideas rather than put them in opposition.
8. Compare notes with other styles - some Kata bunkai (analysis) and oyo (application) from other styles which also practise the same kata can be useful (e.g. Naihanchin <=> Shotokan's Tekki kata with some slight alterations)
9. Try to review the Kata mentally to see if you can remember the moves (I also do this in bed before I sleep).
10. On days where you have no class, practice!
11. When practising, strive to start improving your basics, then combinations, then Kata. Try to get a friend to practise with (especially Kumite).
12. When practising, focus in priority on the exercises you find difficult or where you are weaker as that's where you can do the most improvement.
P.S. Any additional helpful advice would be most welcome.
By Yash (Mauritius)
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