Thursday July 29 , 2010
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Atemi Waza

The Randori-no-kata or Ju-nana-hon (Basic 17) kata is divided into four sections

 
Atemi Waza
The "Striking" Techniques
Performed by Nariyama Shihan, 8th Dan
Shomen-ate
"Forward Strike"
Aigamae-ate
"Matching Stances Strike"
Gyakugamae-ate
"Opposing Stances Strike"
Gedan Ate
"Low Strike"
 
Ushiro Ate
"Rear Strike"

Art of Peace

In your training do not be in a hurry, for it takes a minimum of ten years to master the basics and advance to the first rung. Never think of yourself as an all-knowing, perfected master; you must continue to train daily with your friends and students and progress together in the Art of Peace.