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Ten No Kata part II


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I’m interested in learning Ten No kata, it’s not part of the shotokan I’ve learned but read a description of it, viewed a free online video and thought it would be good practice for my students. What I need to know is this description given on the link accurate? Is the video accurate? They're both different.

http://www.wmma.com/index_files/tenokata.htm

http://www.uga.edu/karatedo/video/tenno.kata.html

What are some key factors to keep in mind when practicing this kata? Is a reaction hand used [when you begin to step forward does the non-attacking side go out in front as a reaction to the opponent]? How many different ways of performing this kata exist?

Thank you, OSU!

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Buy G. Funakoshi's book Karate do Koyhan the ten no kata is in it

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I see some good habits in their videos, and then again I see some really bad habits too. Their bouncing rhythm drives me up a wall... Don't use these videos as examples - OK for comparisons, but not for good examples.

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Buy G. Funakoshi's book Karate do Koyhan the ten no kata is in it

Agreed. When it doubt go with the master's version

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I agree with KM about the rythm. arrrg. But it will give you a general guideline to follow. As far as key factors go: it's a relatively new kata. There's nothing to point out as far as bunkai goes. You know..."secretive" or "hidden" things. It's straight forward. But the Master Text explains all that. The pace should be as you would actually utilize the technique. Because this is precisely what the kata was designed for. Enjoy.

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Someone wrote the video looked more shorinji then shotokan? I've been taught to move the front leg when using yakuzuki, I noticed the folks on the video moved their back leg out to punch...never put much thought into it...which leg do you move when powering out a yakuzuki?

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