Kata
Kata are the formal sequences at the heart of Kyokushin. Every movement is set out below, step by step, with the photographs that go with it. Choose a kata from the list to begin.
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Taikyoku Sono San
Taking the overview – the large view. Seeing the whole picture rather than focussing on the individual parts. Taikyoku kata – level three.
- Approximate performance time
- 20 seconds minimum; 23 seconds maximum
- Stances
- Fudo Dachi Uchi-Hachi-Ji-Dachi Yoi Dachi Zenkutsu Dachi Kokutsu Dachi
Taikyoku Sono San
Start the kata in fudo dachi (fig. 1).
On the command “Yoi” move into the yoi stance (figs. 2 and 3).
On the command “Hajime” move the left foot at 90° to the left (fig. 4) into kokutsu dachi and block left chudan uchi uke (fig. 5). Before moving into zenkutsu dachi the blocking arm is placed in a position similar to chudan tsuki. (This movement occurs after every kokutsu dachi and chudan uchi prior to moving into zenkutsu dachi).
Move forward into right zenkutsu dachi and punch right chudan oi tsuki (fig. 6).
With the right foot slide backwards at a diagonal angle placing the right foot in the correct position and at the same time positioning the arms ready for the block (fig. 7). Turn the body at the completion of the movement 180° into right kokutsu dachi and block right chudan uchi uke (figs. 8 and 9).
Move forward into left zenkutsu dachi and punch left chudan oi tsuki (fig. 10).
Move the left foot at 90° (fig. 11) into left zenkutsu dachi and block mae gedan barai (fig. 12).
Move forward into right zenkutsu dachi and punch right jodan oi tsuki (fig. 13).
Move forward into left zenkutsu dachi and punch left jodan oi tsuki (fig. 14).
Move forward into right zenkutsu dachi, punch right jodan oi tsuki and KIAI (fig. 15).
Move the left foot at 90° and pivot on the right foot (fig. 16) into left kokutsu dachi and block left chudan uchi uke (fig. 17).
Move forward into right zenkutsu dachi and punch right chudan oi tsuki (fig. 18).
Move the right foot back turning the body 180° (fig. 19) into right kokutsu dachi and block right chudan uchi uke (fig. 20).
Move forward into left zenkutsu dachi and punch left chudan oi tsuki (fig. 21).
Move the left foot at 90° (fig. 22) into left zenkutsu dachi and block mae gedan barai (fig. 23).
Move forward into right zenkutsu dachi and punch right jodan oi tsuki (fig. 24).
Move forward into left zenkutsu dachi and punch left jodan oi tsuki (fig. 25).
Move forward into right zenkutsu dachi, punch right jodan oi tsuki and KIAI (fig. 26).
Move the left foot at 90° and pivot on the right foot (fig. 27) into left kokutsu dachi and block left chudan uchi uke (figs. 28 and 29).
Move forward into right zenkutsu dachi and punch right chudan oi tsuki (fig. 30).
Move the right foot back turning the body 180° (fig. 31) into right kokutsu dachi and block right chudan uchi uke (figs. 32 and 33).
Move forward into left zenkutsu dachi and punch left chudan oi tsuki (fig. 34).
On the command “Naore” move the left foot into fudo dachi (figs. 35 to 38) to complete the kata. (N.b. fists to remain closed at all times).
Note
It is important to note that after each chudan uchi uke in kokutsu dachi prior to moving into zenkutsu dachi the blocking arm is placed into a position similar to chudan tsuki.
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