Shiozuki ("cross kata")

Note

This kata is described below with gedan barai (downward block), but a student may be asked to perform the kata using chudan uke (inside block) or agi uke (rising block).

Combination 1

From yoi look left, step forward with right leg, turn 90 degrees left into zenkutsu dachi, block left hand gedan barai. Step through with right leg into zenkutsu dachi, punch right chudan zuki.

Combination 2

Pause, look behind over right shoulder. Turn 180 degrees right into zenkutsu dachi, block right hand gedan barai. Step through with left leg into zenkutsu dachi, left hand chudan zuki.

Combination 3

Pause, look left. Turn 90 degrees left into zenkutsu dachi, left hand block gedan barai. Step through with right leg into zenkutsu dachi, right hand chudan zuki.

Combination 4

Pause, look behind over right shoulder. Turn 180 degrees right into zenkutsu dachi, right hand block gedan barai. Step through with left leg into zenkutsu dachi, left hand chudan zuki.

Kiai on chudan zuki.

Enf of Kata

Pause. Step up with right leg, place slightly to right of left leg. Cross left leg behind right leg, turn 180 degrees, breathe in. Look forward, circle arms whilst breathing out. Step forward 45 degrees to the left into yoi, breathe in, circle arms and breathe out.

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