Darkranger85 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I was taught my first kata today. I remember the moves, I'm just having a hard time remembering the order. But I don't remember the name so I can't look it up.It starts off with your feet together and hands crossed near the groin.Horse stanceCrescent step into fight stance (right leg back I believe), downward blockJab (Knife hand, left I think), crescent step forward.Elbow (Right, I think), same hands fist rotates up (Sempai called it back fist), palm thrust.Elbow back, grab and pull (As if pulling someones shirt), elbow to the side.Drop elbow, punch to side (Kiai)Then it repeats twice but the crescent steps go back instead of forward.I have no idea if I gave anywhere near a good enough description for someone to identify the kata or not. It's a shot in the dark but I'm hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulltahr Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Sorry, can't help with the name, but check out this link, some helpful tips for learning new kata.http://www.karatebyjesse.com/learn-new-kata-quick-fast/Good luck! "We don't have any money, so we will have to think" - Ernest Rutherford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkranger85 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Yeah, I read that article.But before I can practice my kata I need to know I'm doing it in the right order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liger Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Sorry I am not sure but have you checked this site?They have a list of most katas by style.http://www.blackbeltwiki.com/forms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkranger85 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 I will give it a look.I remember that sempai called it MP or "Iron Elbow". But all I find online is Empi (I assume is what he meant) and it looks nothing like what I was taught. In fact I watched two youtube Empi kata videos and they were both different from each other. So I'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I will give it a look.I remember that sempai called it MP or "Iron Elbow". But all I find online is Empi (I assume is what he meant) and it looks nothing like what I was taught. In fact I watched two youtube Empi kata videos and they were both different from each other. So I'm confused.Having a look at your style of MA it says Goju-Ryu Karate. But running through all the kata (From Goju-Ryu) off the top of my head there is no kata like that in our style. Empi/Enpi is not a Goju-Ryu Kata. When you train next ask your instructor of the name, because it might be a school-specific kata that doesn't exist at other schools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Well, in looking it up, it would seem that Ron Van Clief created that kata, and the only videos I can find of it are tapes he is selling. Sorry! Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 137 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 It could be an unofficial (best way I can call it) kihon kata; a kata to introduce kata, so to speak.I have no experience with Van Clief's system, so I may be off base here.Empi is an advanced kata typically taught in Shotokan and styles that were influenced by it, I believe. There's a lot of different versions of it, and some schools do several different versions of it as well. Seido does what we call Seido Empi No Dai and Sho at higher black belt ranks, 3rd and 4th dan, I believe. I'm not anywhere near that rank yet; I've only seen them when in class with someone that rank, so I'm speculating. I think Shotokan does Empi at or very close to black belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karate_John Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Yep, Definitely seems to be a school-specific Kata. I can't find a reference too the name sadly. Goju Ryu - ShodanMy MA Blog: http://gojublog.comPersonal Blog: http://zenerth.tumblr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkranger85 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 That's too bad.Frustrating to be taught it, remember the moves, but not be able to practice cause I can't remember the order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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