This form was introduced along with the Taikyoku kata by Funakoshi Sensei. It consists of two complimentary parts, front (Omote) or part 1 and back (Ura) or part 2, and the form is designed to be used equally well as a kumite form. Front (Omote) is used in individual training and back (Ura) in training with an opponent in matching (kumite). Funakoshi Sensei always hoped that the student would practice it seriously until it became a part of him.
TEN NO KATA - OMOTE (Front) 1. MIDDLE LEVEL THRUST PUNCH Chudan Oi-zuki
From Yoi, step forward into right front stance with right front punch, Kiai. Return to Yoi by withdrawing right foot. Repeat on other side.2. UPPER LEVEL THRUST PUNCH Jodan Oi-zuki
From Yoi, step forward into right front stance with right upper level front punch, Kiai. Return to Yoi. Repeat on other side.3. MIDDLE LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Chudan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, step forward with left leg into the immovable stance (*beginners may substitute front stance), with right reverse punch, Kiai. Return to Yoi. Repeat on other side.4. UPPER LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Jodan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, step forward with left leg into the immovable stance* with right upper level reverse punch, Kiai. Return to Yoi. Repeat on other side.5. DOWNWARD BLOCK, MIDDLE LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Gedan-barai, Chudan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, step back with right leg into the immovable stance(*etc.), with left downward block. Strike with right middle level reverse punch, Kiai. Return to Yoi by bringing right foot forward. Repeat on other side.6. MIDDLE LEVEL INSIDE FOREARM BLOCK, MIDDLE LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Chudan Uchi-Uke, Chudan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, step back with right leg into the immovable stance, with left inside to outside block. Strike with right middle level reverse punch, Kiai. Return to Yoi by bringing right foot forward. Repeat on other side.7. MIDDLE LEVEL SWORD HAND BLOCK, MIDDLE LEVEL SPEAR HAND ATTACK Chudan Shuto -Uke, Chudan Nukite
From Yoi, step back with right leg into the back stance, with left sword hand block. Shift from back stance to immovable stance and strike with right middle level spear hand attack, Kiai. Return to Yoi by bringing right foot forward. Repeat on other side.8. UPPER LEVEL SWORD HAND SWEEP, UPPER LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Jodan Shuto-barai, Jodan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, step back with right leg into the immovable stance, while swinging the left hand upward in an arc to block with a sword hand at eye level. Strike with right upper level reverse punch, Kiai. Return to Yoi by bringing right foot forward. Repeat on other side.9. UPPER LEVEL RISING BLOCK, MIDDLE LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Jodan Age-uke, Chudan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, step back with right leg into the immovable stance, while raising left arm in an upper level rising block. Strike with right middle level reverse punch, Kiai. Return to Yoi by bringing right foot forward. Repeat on other side.10. UPPER LEVEL IRON HAMMER BLOCK, MIDDLE LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Jodan Soto-uke (Uchi komi),Chudan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, step back with right leg into the immovable stance, while performing outside to inside block with left hand. Strike with right middle level reverse punch, Kiai. Return to Yoi by bringing right foot forward. Repeat on other side.More information can be found in the following books;-
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