Kata is the soul of Karate. Every movement refines technique, builds focus, and strengthens the mind, body, and spirit.
Taikyoku sono Ichi
太極一段
The Embusen – 演武線, or pathway of all the Taikyoku Kata, is an ‘I’. On each turn, a block is executed, followed by a step and a strike. Up and back the middle, there are three punches.