The true meaning of a Kata becomes clear, when one learns the application of its
Known as the
Fudo Dachi
Mosubi Dachi
Joi Dachi
Heiko Dachi
Kiba Dachi
Zenkutsu Dachi
Sanchin Dachi
Neko Ashi Dachi
Tsuri Ashi Dachi
Kake Dachi
Kokutsu Dachi
Seiken Chudan Oi Tsuki
Hiji Jodan Ate
Shuto Ganmen Uchi
Seiken Chudan Jun Tsuki
Uraken Oroshi Ganmen Uchi
Shuto Hizo Uchi
Chudan Morote Tsuki
Seiken Yama Tsuki
Seiken Gedan Oi Tsuki
Chudan Haishu Uke
Shuto Uchi Uke
Morote Seiken Uchi Uke
Kake Jodan Uke
Seiken Gedan Barai
Shuto Mawashi Uke
Seiken Uchi Uke
Seiken Uchi Uke / Gedan Barai
Tobi Mae Geri
Jodan Yoko Geri
Jodan Mae Geri
Kamae - 構え, means posture or base. Kamae is to be differentiated from the word Dachi - 立ち. Dachi refers to the position of the body from the waist down, Kamae refers to the posture of the entire body, as well as encompassing one's mental readiness.Kamae
Mokusō - 黙想, means meditation, part of the training of mushin; the call to meditate.Mokuso
Hajime - 始め, means begin.Hajime
Spirit unification; the union of breath and energry in a cry.Kiai
Taken from Kendo. With the body turned half away both fists are hidden (like the sword), The HIKITE fist under and on top the other in Tettsui position.Waki no Kamae
Ibuki is karate’s hard breathing method. Ibuki breathing is a study of tension, which is necessary to truly understand relaxation. While ibuki breathing serves as a dynamic tension exercise, its true value is ki development, since it teaches the breathing control necessary for kiai. Ibuki breathing is performed in two ways, one long, and one short. Ibuki
Hikite - 引き手 means drawing hand: Hiku - 引き, to draw or pull, and Te - 手, the hand.Hikite
Foot sweep. Ashi Barai
Naore - 直れ, is a command to go back into the beginning Kamae.Naore
Yasumi - 休み, is a command to rest or relax.Yasume