Hidden techniques in Kata

Some instructors claim that Kata harbors hidden techniques, asserting that these were concealed during Karate’s integration into the Okinawan school system to prevent potentially dangerous injuries. The notion was that by veiling these techniques, students could focus on the health-promoting aspects of Karate. However, despite hearing about these hidden techniques, I’ve never encountered a demonstration of even one, nor an explanation of their supposed danger. The most plausible explanation is simple:

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