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Osu Dachi

Strike

Kata

Shoulder Strike

PronunciationKah-tah

Brown BeltIntermediate

Key Points

Purpose
Shoulder strike - additional upper body weapon using bony portion
Timing
In close-quarters combat when other weapons unavailable
Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Step-by-Step Execution

Follow these steps to perform the Kata correctly

  1. Strike with bony portion of shoulder

    Additional upper body weapon

  2. Use shoulder for ramming and striking

    Effective in close-quarters situations

Practice Complete

Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory

Prerequisites

  • Close-range fighting