Natural Position – Like Gankaku and Sochin, Meikyo does not begin with any special posture. Simply stand in the natural position with the hands resting at the sides in relaxed…

Left diadems – Start from the Yoi: Shizentai – the natural posture. Step with the right foot across the left by about ten inches to your left at a 45°…

Spreading Clouds on the Horizon – From the natural stance, bring the right foot to the left and cross the wrists in front of the chest. Using tension, slowly straighten…

Closed Feet Stance – This kata begins with both feet together, touching from heel to big toe. If you move to this position straight from a bow, such as during…

Preparation. The kata proper starts in yoi (`ready’ or `attention’) stance. Bring the feet together and cross the hands in front of the body at the lower level. Fingers are…

Preparation. The kata proper starts in yoi (‘ready’ or ‘attention’) stance. Step out into back stance with your left leg towards the left and simultaneously perform a middle level inside…

Preparation. The kata proper starts in yoi (‘ready’ or ‘attention’) stance. Back stance simultaneously bringing your arms up to perform an upper level open hand back arm block. Drop your…

Preparation. The kata starts in yoi (‘ready’ or ‘attention’) stance. Inside block to the left in back stance. Stand up. Double block. Inside block to the right in back stance.…

Preparation. The kata proper starts in yoi (‘ready’ or ‘attention’) stance. Step out into back stance and perform a double upper level block (the elbow is even with the shoulder,…

Preparation. The kata proper starts in yoi (‘ready’ or ‘attention’) stance.. Step to your left with your left leg into front stance and perform a lower level downward block with…