Shodan
1st Degree Black Belt
Katas

The Two Person Set is done with a partner. It's a short Technique Kata.
Two Person Set Left Side | |||||
L-1 | Iron Hammer | ||||
L-2 | Japanese Sword | ||||
L-3 | Shielding the Sun | ||||
L-4 | Breaking the Steel Trap | ||||
L-5 | Rolling Hammers | ||||
L-6 | Circles of the Dragon | ||||
L-7 | Circling Sword | ||||
L-8 | Hands of the Leopard | ||||
L-9 | Smothering Serpent | ||||
L-10 | Circling Dragon | ||||
L-11 | Parry of the Lion | ||||
L-12 | Crash of Thunder | ||||
L-13 | Warriors Withdraw to Battle Another Day | ||||
Retreat to Defensive Position |
Two Person Set Right Side | |||||
R-1 | Wind and Sun | ||||
R-2 | Brushing Hammer | ||||
R-3 | Steel Trap | ||||
R-4 | Spinning Warrior | ||||
R-5 | Block of Thunder | ||||
R-6 | Smothering Sword | ||||
R-7 | Deflecting Arrow | ||||
R-8 | Eagles Wings | ||||
R-9 | Evading the Serpent | ||||
R-10 | Attack of the Tiger | ||||
R-11 | Hook of the Lion | ||||
R-12 | Rolling Thunder | ||||
R-13 | Warriors Withdraw to Battle Another Day | ||||
Retreat to Defensive Position |
The #6 Kata is a technique Kata. It's comprised of techniques and all of the techniques are against weapon attacks. At this point in the students training they have learned 15 Katas. | |||
#6 Kata Salutation Standard Salutation | |||
Section 1 | Cross block up/Open toes Open into square horse Opening movements of: | ||
Section 2 | Double Blades (L-9:00) - (R-3:00) | ||
Section 3 | Whirling Thorn (L-1:30) - (R-10:30) | ||
Section 4 | Offer of Dust (L-9:00) - (R-3:00) | ||
Section 5 | Crossing Darts (L-10:30) - (R-1:30) | ||
Section 6 | Locking the Gate (R-1:30) - (L-10:30) | ||
Section 7 | Turning the Flame (R-12:00) - (L-12:00) | ||
Section 8 | Chinese Fan (R-12:00) - (L-12:00) | ||
Section 9 | Twisting Vine (R-12:00) - (L-12:00) | ||
Section 10a | Uncovering the Flame (A) (L-9:00) - (R-3:00) | ||
Section 10b | Uncovering the Flame (B) (L-9:00) - (R-3:00) | ||
Full #6 Kata | |||
Section 1 | Uncovering the Flame | ||
Section 2 | Tumbling Clouds (C) | ||
Section 3 | Spinning from the Sun | ||
Section 4 | Turning the Flame (A & B) | ||
Section 5 | Cobra and the Mongoose | ||
Section 6 | Double Blades (D) | ||
Section 7 | Covering the Flame | ||
Section 8 | Chinese Fan | ||
Section 9 | Dance of the Mongoose | ||
Section 10 | Locking Gate | ||
Section 11 | Offer of Dust | ||
Section 12 | Crossing Darts | ||
Section 13 | Whirling Thorn | ||
Section 14 | Sticks of Satan (A) | ||
Section 15 | Twisting Vine | ||
Section 16 | Falling Blades | ||
Section 17 | Ming's Sword | ||
Section 18 | Slapping Silk | ||
Section 19 | Close |