noun
form refinement training
In martial arts, practice focused on perfecting the form (kata) rather than free sparring or application.
毎朝、道場で形稽古を一時間行う。
Every morning, we do form refinement training for an hour at the dojo.
形稽古を重ねることで、基本の動きが身につく。
By repeatedly practicing form refinement, you internalize the fundamental movements.
形 means 'form' or 'kata' in martial arts; 形稽古 is the training that focuses on that form.
Compound of 形 (kata, 'form') and 稽古 (keiko, 'practice, training'). The term is specific to martial arts contexts.