Should you change kata - form to function or function to form?

Three old karate guys witter on on the subject of grading,

Three old blokes discuss the Heian kata. They are just kiddie karate......or are they?

No clues

Kitchen chat about how you now seem to fall over a high grade on every street corner these days. Being old and confused there will be some topic drift......but that's what makes in interesting.Comes with the usual language warnings.

It may be bunkai but is it "practical"?3 old guys moaning (and occasionally swearing) about karate related stuff.

Three old guys from the kitchen discuss the nostalgia for what karate was "back in the day" and how that compares to what it is now.Warning: Possibly offensive language and swearing

The Bastards talk to Vince Morris about the release of his new and expanded edition of "The Rules of Combat" and about the state of practical karate. May contain offensive language, and opinions.

After a while of hiding away the bastards return with their musings on what makes a good Uke.

The Bastards discuss the notion of updating kata to bring it in line with your "bunkai" or to avoid the "bad habits" it encourages.

The bastards discuss the question "can anyone be a black belt?" and what does it mean. As usual, there may be some offensive (to some) language.