Bokken Kata I
Bokken Kata I
| 1 | Face N. (RH). Bokken in chudan position. Shomen cut. (RH) |
| 2 | Turn hips and blade of bokken to R. Step forward with L foot and tsuki. (LH) |
| 3 | Pivot in place to face S. Shomen cut. (RH) |
| 4 | Turn blade to L. Slide forward and tsuki. (RH) |
| 5 | Step to E with L foot. Shomen cut. (LH) |
| 6 | Turn blade to R. Slide forward and tsuki. (LH) |
| 7 | Pivot in place to face W. Shomen cut. (RH) |
| 8 | Turn blade to L. Slide forward and tsuki. (RH) |
| 9 | Step to SW with L foot. Shomen cut. (LH) |
| 10 | Pivot in place to face NE. Shomen cut. (RH) |
| 11 | Step to NW with L foot. Shomen cut. (LH) |
| *12 | Pivot in place to face SE. Shomen cut. Kiai. (RH) |
| 13 | Point blade to L and start cut horizontally to R. Simultaneously, release L hand and step with L foot step across to R. Pivot to R completely, keeping both arms horizontal. Step S with L foot and continue turning to face N, with both arms still held out horizontally. Raise both arms overhead and grab bokken with L hand. End by lowering bokken to chudan position, drawing R foot back slightly. (RH) |