This kata is only found in Jujitsu, but also in
Karate and Tae Kwon Do styles. Although the movements are very similar,
each style changes the blocking or striking techniques slightly. This
particular kata is considered an H or I form kata. This is because the
foot movement forms the shape of a capital H or I on the floor.
Movements eight and sixteen end with a Kiai (spirited yell) that is done
with the punch. The leg that is forward during each step is the same arm
that performs the block or punch. Therefore if the left leg is forward,
the left arm performs a block or punch. The other hand makes a fist and
is positioned in the chamber. The chamber is a spot on the side of the
body between the Obi (belt) and the ribs (palm up).
Before starting this kata, the student bows
to Joseki (front of the dojo), then bows to the head teacher, then bows
to the teacher counting the kata (if there is one). At the end of the
kata, if all the movements are performed correctly, the student should
end up exactly where they started.
KATA-SONO-ICHI
Natural stance (bow to the front)
Yoi, haji-dachi, cross arms in front of head and bring them down to the
side of hips.
1.
Turn left 90' into left zenkutsu-dachi, left gedan-uke.
2.
Advance right foot into right zenkutsu-dachi, right chudan-tsuki.
3.
Turn right 180* stepping back with right foot and pivoting into right
zenkutsu-dachi, right gedan-uke.
4.
Advance left foot into left zenkutsu-dachi, left chudan-tsuki.
5.
Turn left 90* into left zenkutsu-dachi (face front), left gedan-uke.
6.
Advance right foot into right zenkutsu-dachi, right chudan-tsuki.
7.
Advance left foot into left zenkutsu-dachi, left chudan-tsuki.
8.
Advance right foot into right zenkutsu-dachi, right chudan-tsuki (kiai).
9.
Turn left 270* crossing left foot and pivoting into left zenkutsu-dachi,
left gedan-uke.
10.
Advance right foot into right zenkutsu-dachi, right chudan-tsuki.
11.
Turn right 180' stepping back with right foot and pivoting into right
zenkutsu-dachi, right gedan-uke.
12.
Advance left foot into left zenkutsu-dachi, left chudan-tsuki.
13.
Turn left 90' into left zenkutsu-dachi, left gedan-uke.
14.
Advance right foot into right zenkutsu-dachi, right chudan-tsuki.
15.
Advance left foot into left zenkutsu-dachi, left chudan-tsuki.
16.
Advance right foot into right zenkutsu-dachi, right chudan-tsuki (kiai).
17.
Turn left 270' crossing left foot and pivoting into left zenkutsu-dachi,
left gedan-uke.
18.
Advance right foot into right zenkutsu-dachi, right chudan-tsuki.
19.
Turn right 180' stepping back with right foot and pivoting into right
zenkutsu-dachi, right gedan-uke.
20.
Advance left foot into left zenkutsu-dachi, left chudan-tsuki
Naore, left foot steps back into natural stance.
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