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Below is a video representation of Nijushiho Kata as performed by
Shihan Henderson. Students should note that Nijushiho contains both a
left and right side. Thus, the movements below should be mirrored on
the opposite side.
This Kata is usually taught as the second Kata within the syllabus of
The International Budo Institute. Naihanchin Kata, previously shown,
focuses on lateral movements while Nijushiho now has the student
focusing on circular movements. The two Kata are complimentary in this
manner. Nevertheless, students usually have a favourite between the two
depending on their own personal preference.
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Kata Nijushiho
As mentioned, Nijushiho focuses on circular motions with strong
and sharp hitting and chopping (slicing) techniques. It is typically
performed with open hands for grappling purposes. In this regard it
introduces the novice student to a new dimension of their Budo
training.
Where Naihanchin Kata is strong with techniques deriving from
the Horse Stance and its applications, Nijushiho is much lighter and a
swifter moving Kata primarily deriving from the Cat Stance. Try to keep
these thoughts in mind when you are performing the techniques.
Lastly, if you are the type of student who tenses up easily during Kata
practice you must learn to loosen the muscles and let them relax so
that the cicular techniques flow from one to the other.
Once a fair level of understanding of this Kata is obtained the real
beauty of this Kata will start to show itself to you and many years of
exploration will be available if you chose to further peel back the
onion skin. I believe this Kata to be an essential Kata of the true
Shorinjiryu philosophy of movement.
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