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Below is a video representation of Naihanchin Ichi Kata as performed by
Shihan Henderson. Students should note that Naihanchin Ichi contains
both a left and right side. Thus, the movements below should be
mirrored on the opposite side.
This Kata is usually taught at the green belt or brown belt level (4th
to 1st kyu) within the syllabus of The International Budo Institute. As
we saw earlier, Naihanchin Bubishido Kata focuses on lateral movements
with heavy horse stances and triangular movements. The same is true for
Naihanchin Ichi yet it is performed quicker and lighter than Naihanchin
Bubishido and replaces the heavy stances with closed defensive stances,
cat stances and crane stances. In this respect students who enjoy kata
that focus on the lighter stances will most likely enjoy this kata.
Also, this kata can act as a bridge between Naihanchin Bubishido and
Nijushiho since it introduces a lighter feel with quicker movements
something that is shared with Nijushiho Kata.
Once learnt this Kata has bcome a favourite of many students.
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As mentioned, Naihanchin Ichi Kata shares the same general
footwork and geometry as Naihanchin Bubishido, so learning this kata
should not be difficult once Naihanchin Bubishido is well understood.
This kata focuses on fast strikes and high stances such as the crane
stance. The Kata also emphasizes shifts in body position as opposed to
large steps that are found in Naihanchin Bubishido.
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