Kata Help
Training kata is super important for learning kendo. There are 2 sets of kata: kihon (the basic techniques packed in 9 Kata) and nihon (avdanced techniques packed in 7 kata for bokuto and 3 for kotachi).
These kata teach us to properly handle a sword. Don't forget they are razor-sharp!
Bokuto ni yoru kendo kihon waza keikoho
Also known as 'Kihon kata' for short, it is a set of 9 Kata for learning how to handle a sword.
Kata | Name |
|---|---|
| Kihon 1 | Ippon uchi no waza: Shomen, kote, do, tsuki |
| Kihon 2 | Ni-san dan no waza: Kote-men |
| Kihon 3 | Harai-waza: Harai-men |
| Kihon 4 | Hiki-waza: Hiki-do |
| Kihon 5 | Nuki-waza : Men nuki-do |
| Kihon 6 | Suriage-waza: Kote suriage-men |
| Kihon 7 | Debana-waza: Debana-kote |
| Kihon 8 | Kaeshi-waza: Men kaeshi-do |
| Kihon 9 | Uchiotoshi-waza: Do uchiotoshi-men |
Kamae stances
There are 5 kamae stances used in the nihon kendo kata.
Chudan no Kamae
Your sword points straight to your opponent!