Ao Obi No Kata - Blue Belt Kata

Sensei Dino Kardas - Enshin Karate Australia
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Enshin Kata consists of a series of blocks and counter-attacks against multiple attackers. Enshin Kata uses a natural stance instead of a traditional wide stance.

Although a wide stance is excellent for developing power and balance, Kancho Ninomiya believes that the techniques practiced in Kata should simulate real fighting and the principles trained in Kata should not only focus on technique but rhythm, timing and footwork.

Enshin karate has only 7 Kata and within those 7 Kata all elements are explored – rhythm, timing, footwork, positioning, attack, counter-attack, focus and spirit. The advantage of only having 7 Kata (in comparison to some styles having more than 20 Kata) is that the Enshin practitioner has a chance to explore the Kata more deeply and gain a better understanding of the underlying principles.