It is said that through kata practitioners do not just master karate's basic skills and posture, but also acquire the body movements peculiar to karate--which is a prerequisite for the practical application of karate--such as kumite.
修行者は型の練習を通じて、空手の基本的な技や姿勢を身につけるだけでなく、組手などへの実践応用に必要な空手独特の身体動作を身につけることができるとされる。