Taikyoku
Taikyoku Sono Ni
太極その二
The second Taikyoku kata, similar to the first but with Jodan (upper level) techniques instead of Chudan.
- Orange Belt
- Beginner
- 20 movements
- I-Shape
Step-by-Step Guide
22 stepsRead one movement, perform it slowly, then move on.
This kata is counted as 20 movements, while the step list below runs to 22 written lines, so the two numbers differ.
Yoi - the kata is called from Fudo Dachi and the feet draw together into Musubi Dachi for the formal opening; on the command Yoi, open again into the ready position (dojos differ over whether Yoi itself is taken in Fudo Dachi or Heiko Dachi)
Turn 90° to the left into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Gedan Barai with left arm
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki (upper lunge punch) with right fist
Turn 180° to the right into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Gedan Barai with right arm
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki with left fist
Turn 90° to the left into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Gedan Barai with left arm
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki with right fist
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki with left fist
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki with right fist - Kiai
Turn 270° to the left into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Gedan Barai with left arm
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki with right fist
Turn 180° to the right into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Gedan Barai with right arm
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki with left fist
Turn 90° to the left into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Gedan Barai with left arm
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki with right fist
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki with left fist
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki with right fist - Kiai
Turn 270° to the left into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Gedan Barai with left arm
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki with right fist
Turn 180° to the right into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Gedan Barai with right arm
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute Jodan Oi Tsuki with left fist
Naore - turn 90° to the left, drawing the left foot back into Musubi Dachi, then open to Fudo Dachi
Key Points
The points most worth checking your own performance against.
- Upper level punches require good shoulder flexibility and control
- Guard your centerline when executing high techniques
- Keep the same power generation as middle level punches
- Only the punches change from Sono Ichi: the eight blocks are still Gedan Barai in Zenkutsu Dachi, and the turns, sides and floor pattern are identical
Purpose
To practice upper level techniques while maintaining the same embusen pattern, developing versatility in target areas.
Practice Video
A full-speed performance, for once the written form makes sense.
Learning order
Kata 2 of 14