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 - URA (Back) Before beginning this practice, both participants should face each other and perform a standing bow.
1. DOWNWARD BLOCK Gedan-barai; MIDDLE LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Chudan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, attacker steps backward with right foot into left front stance with left downward block. Pause. Attacker steps in with right foot and executes a lower level right front punch with Kiai.Defender steps back with right foot into front stance and blocks attacker's wrist with a left downward block. Defender executes a right middle level reverse punch with Kiai.
Attacker pulls right foot back, defender brings right foot forward, to return to Yoi.
Repeat on the other side.
2. MIDDLE LEVEL INSIDE FOREARM BLOCK Chudan Uchi-Uke; MIDDLE LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Chudan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, attacker steps backward with right foot into left front stance with left downward block. Pause. Attacker steps in with right foot and executes a middle level right front punch with Kiai.Defender steps back with right foot into immovable stance and blocks attacker's wrist with a left inside to outside block, Kiai. Defender executes a right middle level reverse punch with Kiai.
Attacker pulls right foot back, defender brings right foot forward, to return to Yoi.
Repeat on the other side.
3. MIDDLE LEVEL SWORD HAND BLOCK Chudan Shuto-Uke; MIDDLE LEVEL SPEAR HAND Chudan Nukite
From Yoi, attacker steps backward with right foot into left front stance with left downward block. Pause. Attacker steps in with right leg and executes a middle level right front punch, Kiai.Defender steps back with right foot into back stance and blocks attacker's wrist with a left sword hand block. Defender shifts to front stance and executes a right middle level spear hand attack with Kiai.
Attacker pulls right foot back, defender brings right foot forward, to return to Yoi.
Repeat on the other side.
4. UPPER LEVEL SWORD HAND SWEEP Jodan Shuto-barai; UPPER LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Jodan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, attacker steps backward with right foot into left front stance with left downward block. Pause. Attacker steps in with right foot and executes a upper level right front punch with Kiai.Defender steps back with right foot into immovable stance and blocks attacker's wrist with a left upper level sword hand block. Defender grabs opponent's wrist and twists it while pulling it toward waist and executes a right upper level reverse punch with Kiai.
Attacker pulls right foot back, defender brings right foot forward, to return to Yoi.
Repeat on the other side.
5. UPPER LEVEL RISING BLOCK Jodan Age-uke; MIDDLE LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Chudan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, attacker steps backward with right foot into left front stance with left downward block. Pause. Attacker steps in with right foot and executes a upper level right front punch with Kiai.Defender steps back with right foot into immovable stance and blocks attacker's wrist with a left upper rising block. Defender executes a right middle level reverse punch with Kiai.
Attacker pulls right foot back, defender brings right foot forward, to return to Yoi.
Repeat on the other side.
6. UPPER LEVEL HAMMER BLOCK Jodan Soto-uke (Uchi komi); MIDDLE LEVEL REVERSE PUNCH Chudan Gyaku-zuki
From Yoi, attacker steps backward with right foot into left front stance with left downward block. Pause. Attacker steps in with right foot and executes a upper level right front punch with Kiai.Defender steps back with right foot into immovable stance and blocks attacker's wrist with a left outside to inside block. Defender executes a right middle level reverse punch with Kiai.
Attacker pulls right foot back, defender brings right foot forward, to return to Yoi.
Repeat on the other side.
Conclude practice by again performing standing bow.
More information can be found in the following books;-
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