Kime No Kata

FORMS OF SELF DEFENCE

The Kime No Kata is a self defence form and it’s based on attack and defence. The Kime No Kata represents tradition and formality in the days of the Samurai and the techniques relate to the actual Samurai Combat situation focussing on striking vital spots of the body. There are twenty techniques in total and these are divided into two groups - Idori (techniques that are executed in a kneeling position) and Tachiai (techniques that are executed in a standing position).

1. Idori (Kneeling)

2. Tachiai (Standing)