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What position should your left knee be in after pivoting to the left?

Straight and relaxed

Bent and over the toes

Slightly extended forward

Over the ankle with a slight bend (correct)

What is the proper position of the right hand while executing the downward backfist?

Open palm facing forward

Closed palm facing down

Closed palm facing upward (correct)

Open palm facing inward

In the gyaka shomen neko ashi dachi stance, where should the left hand be positioned in relation to the right?

Underneath the right hand

To the side of the right hand

Directly behind the right hand

Over the top of the right hand (correct)

What should be the distance when setting the left foot back during the initial movements?

A half foot length forward Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken with the hands when performing the 'Tear a Sheet of Paper' technique?

Pull hands away about six inches and stop strongly Signup and view all the answers

During the pivot to the left, what direction should your arms extend?

Out to the sides parallel to the floor Signup and view all the answers

In the 'Around and in' technique, what is the final position of the fists?

Striking inward with palm sides up Signup and view all the answers

What movement follows the left gyakazuki to the solar plexus in the sequence?

Right junzuki to the solar plexus Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when performing the 'Two Handed Grab' technique?

Wrapping the hand around the neck Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial movement performed as you execute a full motion agi uke?

Pull the foot back and drop into a tetsui uke Signup and view all the answers

What should the body alignment be during the stance preparation?

Straight forward Signup and view all the answers

What is the first movement in the 'Lunge Punch' technique?

Lifting the front foot slightly Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the hands when they meet back at the center?

Palms facing forward with little fingers touching Signup and view all the answers

In which direction do you turn your body after stepping forward into a right junzuki dachi?

To the right 90 degrees Signup and view all the answers

During the 'Swastika' movement, how should the right arm be moved?

In a diagonal arc away from the face Signup and view all the answers

What type of block is performed after stepping into a left junzuki dachi from a left gedan uke?

Left jodan uke Signup and view all the answers

Which body part should remain relaxed while raising the hands?

Arms and hands Signup and view all the answers

After executing a right mae gari, what should you do with your left foot?

Draw it to your right foot Signup and view all the answers

How many times do you perform a right junzuki (punch) in the sequence?

Twice Signup and view all the answers

During the movement, where should the right hand be positioned in relation to the left hand?

Behind the left hand Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial to maintain with the elbows during the 'Two Handed Grab'?

Keeping elbows of both arms close together Signup and view all the answers

What position should the left hand assume after throwing a left empi strike?

Palm facing towards the body Signup and view all the answers

What stance do you end in after pulling your left foot back into a left shomen neko ashi dachi?

Left shomen neko ashi dachi Signup and view all the answers

What should be the focus when performing the 'Around and in' technique?

Accuracy of the fist placement Signup and view all the answers

What is the final action performed in the sequence after pivoting to the left 225 degrees?

Open the hands and position the left hand above the right Signup and view all the answers

What action follows stepping into nai hanchi dachi?

Extend the right arm while pulling back the left hand Signup and view all the answers

Which foot movement is involved in the 'Lunge Punch' technique?

Advancing with the front foot Signup and view all the answers

Which block is thrown after stepping forward into a left junzuki dachi following the second right junzuki?

Left gedan uke Signup and view all the answers

How far should the shoulders turn when performing a left gedan uke?

90 degrees to the left Signup and view all the answers

At which point should the hands be parallel at the solar plexus level?

After stepping into nai hanchi dachi Signup and view all the answers

During the execution of the movements, what position is the right arm held in while making the final turn?

Relaxed back on the center line Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having the fingertips even when the hands overlap?

It indicates proper alignment Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action to perform when starting the described set of movements?

Place the right hand into Ippon Ken on top of the left hand. Signup and view all the answers

After executing the Hidari Mae Geri Chudan, what is the next move?

Step forward with the right foot into Migi Jun Zuki Dachi. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Hidari Gedan Barai' refer to?

Left downward block. Signup and view all the answers

What movement is interpreted as a defense against an attack to the back of the hand in the Wanshu kata?

Dropping towards the floor on your right knee. Signup and view all the answers

What is the final move performed in the sequence described?

Rei (bow). Signup and view all the answers

What stance should be assumed after performing Yame?

Heiko Dachi. Signup and view all the answers

What action follows turning 90 degrees to the right with the right fist against the left hand side?

Step into zenkutsu dachi. Signup and view all the answers

What does the name 'Wanshu' mean?

Flying swallow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action performed after stepping forward into kokutsu dachi?

Perform shuto uke with the right hand Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is performed with the left hand after stepping back with the left leg?

Left hand gedan barai Signup and view all the answers

What should the right hand be doing while performing the knee strike (hiza geri)?

Grab and pull back to the side of the face Signup and view all the answers

What is the stance used when performing gedan barai over the back leg?

Zenkutsu dachi deep Signup and view all the answers

What is performed after bringing the left foot back and turning 90 degrees to the right?

Perform right hand teisho oshi age uke Signup and view all the answers

What technique follows the 360-degree jump performed on the left foot?

Execute kiai Signup and view all the answers

During which technique do both palms meet in a rising and downward motion?

Right hand teisho oshi age uke and left hand teisho oshi gedan uke Signup and view all the answers

What happens immediately after executing shuto gedan ni oshidasu?

The opponent is thrown to the ground Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Kata - Learning Objectives

Students will be able to understand kata's origin and history
Define kata
Know the stances of kata
Apply kata stances
Understand kata's principles in karate
Discuss the difference between kata and drilling techniques

Kata - Concept/Discussion

Kata is a Japanese word for detailed movement patterns
Practiced solo or in pairs
Karate kata are a series of movements and transitions
Not a literal depiction of a fight but shows transitions and flow of movements
Teaches proper form and position
Karateka use bunkai to analyze the events or scenarios of each movement
Kata are predefined movement patterns encompassing martial techniques, concepts, and applications
Kata variations exist between different karate organizations and schools
Variations can range from noticeable to subtle differences

Taikyoku Kata

Series of kata used in several types of karate
Name Taikyoku refers to the Chinese concept of Taiji
Developed by Yoshitaka Funakoshi and introduced by Gichin Funakoshi
Purpose: simplify the principles of the Pinan series
Kata's movement pattern is the same as in Heian Shodan
Often introduced to students in preparation for the Pinan/Heian kata

Pinan Kata

Created by Anko Itosu
Consists of Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan, Pinan Sandan, Pinan Yodan, and Pinan Godan
Funakoshi renamed it the Heian series
Pinan Nidan: pronounced "Peen-ahn Knee-dawn'
Meaning "Peaceful Mind Level Two"
One of the five Pinan kata created by Itosu Anko

Pinan Nidan

First Karate kata used in the Wado-Ryu system
Detailed instructions are provided for Pinan Nidan
Instructions may vary between schools/organizations

Kushanku "Sky Viewing"

Okinawan name for Kwang Shang Fu, a Sapposhi
Uses stances and attacks of the five previous Pinan katas
No new techniques are introduced
Funakoshi renamed this kata as Kanku Dai

Naihanchi

Also known as Naifanchi
Lateral kata learned from Choki Motobu
Wado-ryu practices only the first Naihanchi kata

Wanshu (Empi)

Meaning "flying swallow"
A Tomari-te kata based on movements brought to Okinawa in 1683
Named by a Chinese envoy
Soft blocking sequences near the end of the kata
Funakoshi renamed it Empi

Jion

A Tomari-te kata part of the Jion kata group
Name means "10 hands"
Unknown origin
Possibly taken from Jion-Ji temple

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Questions and Answers

What position should your left knee be in after pivoting to the left?

What is the proper position of the right hand while executing the downward backfist?

In the gyaka shomen neko ashi dachi stance, where should the left hand be positioned in relation to the right?

What should be the distance when setting the left foot back during the initial movements?

What action should be taken with the hands when performing the 'Tear a Sheet of Paper' technique?

During the pivot to the left, what direction should your arms extend?

In the 'Around and in' technique, what is the final position of the fists?

What movement follows the left gyakazuki to the solar plexus in the sequence?

What should be avoided when performing the 'Two Handed Grab' technique?

What is the initial movement performed as you execute a full motion agi uke?

What should the body alignment be during the stance preparation?

What is the first movement in the 'Lunge Punch' technique?

What is the position of the hands when they meet back at the center?

In which direction do you turn your body after stepping forward into a right junzuki dachi?

During the 'Swastika' movement, how should the right arm be moved?

What type of block is performed after stepping into a left junzuki dachi from a left gedan uke?

Which body part should remain relaxed while raising the hands?

After executing a right mae gari, what should you do with your left foot?

How many times do you perform a right junzuki (punch) in the sequence?

During the movement, where should the right hand be positioned in relation to the left hand?

What is crucial to maintain with the elbows during the 'Two Handed Grab'?

What position should the left hand assume after throwing a left empi strike?

What stance do you end in after pulling your left foot back into a left shomen neko ashi dachi?

What should be the focus when performing the 'Around and in' technique?

What is the final action performed in the sequence after pivoting to the left 225 degrees?

What action follows stepping into nai hanchi dachi?

Which foot movement is involved in the 'Lunge Punch' technique?

Which block is thrown after stepping forward into a left junzuki dachi following the second right junzuki?

How far should the shoulders turn when performing a left gedan uke?

At which point should the hands be parallel at the solar plexus level?

During the execution of the movements, what position is the right arm held in while making the final turn?

What is the significance of having the fingertips even when the hands overlap?

What is the first action to perform when starting the described set of movements?

After executing the Hidari Mae Geri Chudan, what is the next move?

What does the term 'Hidari Gedan Barai' refer to?

What movement is interpreted as a defense against an attack to the back of the hand in the Wanshu kata?

What is the final move performed in the sequence described?

What stance should be assumed after performing Yame?

What action follows turning 90 degrees to the right with the right fist against the left hand side?

What does the name 'Wanshu' mean?

What is the first action performed after stepping forward into kokutsu dachi?

Which of the following techniques is performed with the left hand after stepping back with the left leg?

What should the right hand be doing while performing the knee strike (hiza geri)?

What is the stance used when performing gedan barai over the back leg?

What is performed after bringing the left foot back and turning 90 degrees to the right?

What technique follows the 360-degree jump performed on the left foot?

During which technique do both palms meet in a rising and downward motion?

What happens immediately after executing shuto gedan ni oshidasu?

Study Notes

Kata - Learning Objectives

Kata - Concept/Discussion

Taikyoku Kata

Pinan Kata

Pinan Nidan

Kushanku "Sky Viewing"

Naihanchi

Wanshu (Empi)

Jion

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