Brutus

The one in the Video, we do as Heian Shodan in our shotokan school. We have Taikyoku Shodan As Kihon Kata. The Second - Sixth Kata taught are all Heian, and so all follow the "I" Pattern. Goju-Ryu has a much more complicated "Basic" Kata Called Gekisai Dai Ichi (Trans. "To Destroy, Part One"), Which involves Agiuki, Geden Barai, Oi Tsuki, Mae Geri, Uraken, Empi, Heiko Tsuki, And Shuto Uki, Performed In Zenkutsu Dachi, Kiba Dachi and Heisoku Dachi.

I used to be a massive RPG nerd, but I sold my 360 to buy martial arts stuff, now I hardly play any computer games unless i'm habging with my buddies. Beyond that I'm a bit of an artist, but I don't have a lot of time for it, and i like to write poetry. I also like to ride horses, and I read a lot. My life is pretty much split into - Doing MA, researching MA, Reading up on other subjects (anatomy, law etc.), and training my body. I also like drinking Tea, and Sake. One of my friends once called me the White Samurai because of my lifestyle, it's a designation I'm quite pleased about. I'm also currently preparing for a Cycling/Walking trip to Japan, so my hobbies have recently expanded to included outdoors activities, survivalism, orientiering etc.

When I played rugby, our team actually learned the Haka, in secret, then did it almost every game. Surprised the hell out of both the other team and our coaches. We were about 13 at the time.

Made my own bokken, Two lengths (1m, 1.5m) as well as a practice knife. I'm currently working on a small forge which is taking me ages to do (it's exensive and hard to build... And I procrastinate loads) but should allow me to make proper weapons (although I will have to explore the relevant legislation beforehand, obviously...).

Hihihi... I'm 3rd Kyu in Goju Ryu (12 years), and the same in Shotokan (18 Months). I also Box, and train Judo weekly at a college club. I lovelovelovelovelove martial arts, and would spend every hour of every day doing them if I could....

I have a Blitz Kokura Gi, size 4. Usually I take a size six, but this fits really well. Got it for £3.50 from a local charity shop.