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What is the name of a fixed sequence of moves used in training of martial arts? Precisely, used in training, not in actual combat, as both parties know exactly what is to come and follow a fixed routine, a sequence they both know - attack, defense, counter-attack and so on, to learn to execute the moves correctly, as opposed to actually fighting or reacting to unexpected moves of the opponent. |
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The word you're looking for is kata. |
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In Taekwon-Do the sequences known as Kata in Japanese are called Patterns or Tul (as TKD terminology is in Korean). But I don't think either Tul or Kata are generally practised with an opponent: In TKD that is called Fixed Sparring or Banjayo Matsoki. |
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Although not necessarily pertaining to the question, Dave Thomas of Pragmatic Programming also uses this term as a technique to practice programming. http://codekata.pragprog.com/2007/01/code_kata_backg.html#more |
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