Kata demonstrated by Shimizu Takaji (Jo) and
Kuroda Ichitaro (Tachi).
Ushirozue Zen Description
Shidachi
Walk towards
Uchidachi in Tsune no kamae. Bow, "Onegaishimasu". Sage jo.
Mawari Migi. Tsune no kamae.
Uchidachi nudges
your back with the butt of the tachi. Walk forwards (left, right...) When Uchidachi strikes, step to the right, turn and
strike (gyakuteuchi) his forearm.
Quick thrust, then (Similar to Kasa no
Shita.) Get "Under the Umbrella". Strike Honteuchi. As
you are, Osame.
Uchidachi
Ushirozue Go (後杖後)
Ushirozue Go Description
Shidachi
Walk towards
Uchidachi in Tsune no kamae. Bow, "Onegaishimasu". Sage jo.
Mawari Migi. Tsune no kamae.
Uchidachi nudges
your back with the butt of the tachi. Walk forwards (left, right,
left, ...) When Uchidachi moves to make a cut, raise the jo
overhead, turn and thrust his solar plexus.
Change grip on jo
and strike to the ground (missing Uchidach`s arm as he takes
Jodan kamae).
Wait. When Uchidachi
recovers and moves to strike, step to the right in Hikiotoshi kamae
(avoid the tachi strike). Strike his temple (right foot
steps forward). Osame.
