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Gekisai Dai Ichi
This Kata was
created by Chojun Miyagi in 1940 . It was developed to help karateka
practice basic techniques. It should be noted that it is the only kata
in which a forward step is used to finish the kata; all other kata are
finished with a backward step into yoi.
Although it is usually one of the first kata
taught to beginners, its importance should not be underestimated. |
Rei.
Starting from Musubi dachi.
Turn 90 degrees to
the left into Sanchin dachi, pivoting on the ball of the left foot
ending with left foot in front.
At the same time perform a left hand Jodan Age Uke.
Step with the right foot into Hans Zenkutsu dachi and punch Jodan Oi
Zuki
Step back with the right foot into Shiko dachi whilst performing Gedan
Barai with the left hand.
Turn 90 degrees to the right into Sanchin dachi with the right foot
forward and block Jodan Age Uke with the right hand.
Step forward into left Hans Zenkutsu Dachi and punch left Jodan Oi Zuki.
Step back with the right foot into Shiko dachi whilst performing Gedan
Barai with the right hand.
Step forward into left Sanchin Dachi and block left Chudan Uke slowly
and with tension.
Step forward into right Sanchin Dachi and block left Chudan Uke slowly
and with tension.
Kicking with left leg Chudan Mae Geri and then land in left Zenkutsu
Dachi, the arms are in not moved.
After landing in Zenkutsu Dachi perform with the left arm Empi, Uraken
and Gedan Barai and then a Chudan Gyaku Zuki with the right arm with
Ki-ai on the focus of the punch.
Turn 90 degrees to the right performing
Ashi Barai and then landing into Heiko dachi whilst simultaneously
striking Jodan Shuto Uchi with the right arm.
Step forward into left Sanchin Dachi and block left Chudan Uke slowly
and with tension.
Kicking with right leg Chudan Mae Geri, the arms are not moved. Then
land in right Zenkutsu Dachi.
After landing in Zenkutsu Dachi perform with the right arm Empi, Uraken
and Gedan Barai and then a Chudan Gyaku Zuki with the left arm with Ki-ai on the focus of the punch.
Turn 90 degrees to the left performing
Ashi Barai and then landing into Heiko dachi whilst simultaneously
striking Jodan Shuto Uchi with the left arm.
Step back with the left leg into Zenkutsu dachi pulling the left arm to
chamber
then punch Chudan Morote Zuki
Step up into Heiko dachi and turn arms in a circle.
Step back with the right leg into Zenkutsu dachi pulling the right arm
to chamber and then punch Chudan Morote Zuki.
Open your left hand, and circling the right hand, place right knuckles
in centre of left palm.
Step forward into Musubi dachi and then lower arms to one fist
from the groin.
Rei.
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