Elements of Kata – Ashihara Karate International – Kaicho Hoosain Narker Sabaki Fighting Karate
| KATA NO JU TAIYOSO THE TEN ELEMENTS OF KATA The following elements should be clearly discerned and understood in the practice of Kata. 1. YOI NO KISIN – the spirit of getting ready. The concentration of will and mind against the opponent as a preliminary to the movements of the Kata. 2. INYO – the active and passive. Always keep in mind both attack and defence. 3. CHIKARA NO KYOJAKU – the manner of using strength. The degree of power used for each movement and position in Kata. 4. WAZA NO KANKYU – the speed of movement. The speed used for each movement and position in Kata. 5. TAI NO SHINSUKU – the degree of expansion or contraction. The degree of expansion or contraction of the body in each movement and position in Kata. 6. KOKYU – breathing. Breath control related to the posture and movement in Kata. 7. TYAKUGAN – the aiming points. In Kata you must keep the purpose of the movement in mind. 8. KIAI – shouting. Shouting at set points in Kata to demonstrate the martial spirit. 9. KEITAI NO HOJI – correct positioning. Correct positioning in movement and stance. 10. ZANSHIN – remaining on guard. Remaining on guard at the completion of the Kata. (ie. back to “Yoi”) until told to relax. As outlined by Kancho Hirokazu Kanazawa, 10 Dan – SKIF |