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Taikyoku Sono San

In Taikyoku Sono San, Kokutsu Dachi and Uchi Uke are introduced into the Kata. Though Taikyoku Sono San should be considered a basic Kata, it takes beginners a long time to perform these techniques satisfactorily. Black belt candidates often perform this Kata poorly due to a lack of understanding of the principles and techniques that it contains.

Steps

Begin the Kata in Fudo Dachi.

On the command "YOi" move into the YOi stance

On the command "Hajime" move the left foot at 90° to the left into Kokutsu Dachi and block left Chudan Uchi Uke.

Before moving into Zenkutsu Dachi the blocking arm is placed in a position similar to Chudan Tsuki. (This movement occurs after every Kokutsu Dachi and Chudan Uchi prior to moving into Zenkutsu Dachi).

Move forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi and punch right Chudan Oi Tsuki.

With the right foot slide backwards at a diagonal angle placing the right foot in the correct position and at the same time positioning the arms ready for the block. Turn the body at the completion of the movement 180° into right Kokutsu Dachi and block right Chudan Uchi Uke.

Move forward into left Zenkutsu Dachi and punch left Chudan Oi Tsuki.

Move the left foot at 90° into left Zenkutsu Dachi and block mae Gedan Barai.

Move forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi and punch right Jodan Oi Tsuki.

Move forward into left Zenkutsu Dachi and punch left Jodan Oi Tsuki.

Move forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi, punch right Jodan Oi Tsuki and KIAI.

Move the left foot at 90° and pivot on the right foot into left Kokutsu Dachi and block left Chudan Uchi Uke.

Move forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi and punch right Chudan Oi Tsuki.

Move the right foot back turning the body 180° into right Kokutsu Dachi and block right Chudan Uchi Uke.