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1.1Preparatory positions
2Blocking techniques (Uke-waza)
5See also
6References
Preparatory positions[edit]
1. koshi gamae: hip preparatory position
2. manji gamae: "manji ()" -shaped preparatory position, one arm raised above and behind
the head with the other arm blocking low in front of the body (e.g., in the kata, Heian godan)
3. manji uke: "manji ()"-shaped block
4. ryoken koshi gamae: double hip preparatory position (e.g. in the kata, Heian sandan)
5. morote koko gamae: double handed preparatory position (e.g. in the kata, Enpi)
See also[edit]
Shotokan
Passai
References[edit]
1.
Jump up^ John Van Weenen (1987). John van Weenen, Advanced Shotokan Karate
Kata. Vine House. p. 196. ISBN 0-9517660-1-5.