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OKUDEN Tachi Iai

 

The following kata are done from a standing position. They are to be done in a flexible manner, with the last cut in a series being the strongest and largest. As with the preceding kata, timing and flexibility are extremely important. The number of steps shown in the following kata are the most usual, however, you can take any number of steps. Yoko chiburui and noto are to be done as in the I Waza.