Kata demonstrated by Shimizu Takaji (Jo) and
Kuroda Ichitaro (Tachi).
Description
Shidachi
Clear the area by
swinging jo around horizontally at shoulder height. Take Honte
no Kamae. Dobarai (block) left. Slide forward, one hand at each
end of the jo, with the tip pressed into Uchidachi`s side.
"Under the umbrella"
walk around Uchidachi, right foot crosses over first.
Gyakuteuchi (strike
rear deltoid for safety.)
Osame (with hand as
is in Gyakute kamae).
Uchidachi
Advance in Hasso
kamae. (Similiar to Rai
Uchi.)
Tachi awase (take
Chudan kamae).
Right cut yoko.
Step back. Roll body away from the jo. Side step to the left and
left cut yoko.