Kata Kihon

This is a written description of the kata.

1. Feet together and make a silent bow. Announce the kata’s name “Kihon”. Make Yoi.

2. Looking to the left, prepare the left hand and step with the left leg into zenkutsu-dachi(front stance) making gedan barai (downward block)to the left side. (West)

3. Step forward and make oi-zuki (stepping punch) with the right hand.

4. Using the right hand and leg, pivot round on the left foot and make gedan barai with the right hand. (East)

5. Step forward and punch oi-zuki with the left hand.

6. Looking over the left shoulder, move the left leg and make gedan barai with the left leg, in the direction that you were facing in originally. (North)

7. Step forward and make three separate oi-zuki. Kiai on the third punch.

8. Using the left leg, turn behind at 90 degree and make left hand gedan barai.(East)

9. Step forward and punch with the right hand.

10. Using the right hand and leg, pivot round on the left foot and make gedan barai with the right hand. (West)

11. Step forward and punch oi-zuki with the left hand.

12. Looking over the left shoulder, move the left leg and make gedan barai with the left leg, in the direction that you were facing in originally. (South)

13. Step forward and make three separate oi-zuki, Kiai on the third punch.

14. Using the left leg, turn behind at 90 degree and make left hand gedan barai. (West)

15. Step forward and make oi-zuki with the right hand.

16. Using the right hand and leg, pivot round on the left foot and make gedan barai with the right hand. (East)

17. Step forward and punch oi-zuki with the left hand.

18. With control, stand and return to the Yoi position. Feet together and make a silent bow.