Cracking the Code of Kata

Somewhere in the mid 1990's I heard the phrase " A block is a lock, a blow it a throw". It was the beginning of a transformation in my understanding of what karate training could be. I knew instinctively that there was more to the practice of kata than simply an exercise in punching and kicking. Those words, or something close to them came from Tony Anessi, the man featured in the above video. I have never seen one of his books or videos until I found this one on YouTube. In hindsight I owe him a debt of gratitude. Apart from that one quote and it's impact in revitalizing my practice, I may not have continued down this path. So, though it may be late in coming, Mr. Anessi, Thank You.