Taikyoku Nidan Description

One thing to remember here is that this kata uses exactly the same stepping pattern as Taikyoku Shodan. Only the blocks and punches are different.

The Kata Pattern
This second kata uses Age Uke as the block and Jodan Seiken Zuki as the punch at all times. The stepping pattern performs an "I" on the floor. As with all beginner level katas, the individual starts from Heisoku Dachi and bows Ten Chi Kenpo style giving respect to the teaching that comes from the kata. The step off is to Kiba Dachi with Marate Gedan Barai.

The first step is a quarter left turn. While bringing the left foot up, the right arm raises to prepare over the right shoulder and the left hand stays at cover. As the left foot steps left, block Age Uke left (remember to bring the other hand back to cover at each block and punch). Crescent step right and punch Jodan Seiken Zuki right.

Next is a half turn. The punching (right) hand comes back to cover and the left hand prepares to over the left shoulder again. Step back right into a half turn and block right (cover left). Step/punch left.

Here is the first quarter turn from Zenkutso Dachi. The punching (left) hand returns to cover and the right prepares at the right shoulder. The left leg is brought to the body, then crescent steps out to the left and block left. Step/punch right. Step/punch left. Step/punch right and Kia (shout).

After the Kia is the only time that the punching hand does not block. In this case the punching hand drops and prepares next to the right shoulder while the covered (left) hand stays covered. The three quarters turn is made creating a turn to the right in the counter-clockwise orientation (relative to the last position). With the left foot forward, block left. Step/punch right (remember to cover).

Now is a repeat of the first half of the kata after the first punch. Half turn with the right leg and block right. Step/punch left. Quarter turn to the left and block left. Step/punch right. Step/punch left. Step/punch right and Kia. Three quarter turn ending to the right and block left over leading left leg. Step/punch right. Half turn clockwise (right) and block right. Step/punch left.

From here step all the way back almost like a half turn but keep the feet along a line. Pivot on the left ball and the right heal and come to Kiba Dachi with Marate Gedan Barai. Stand to Heisoku Dachi and bow again to the form.

Quick Reference
Heisoku Dachi, bow
Kiba Dachi, Marate Gedan Barai

Quarter turn left, Age Uke left
Step right, Jodan Seiken Zuki right

Half turn clockwise, Age Uke right
Step left, Jodan Seiken Zuki left

Quarter turn left, Age Uke left
Step right, Jodan Seiken Zuki right
Step left, Jodan Seiken Zuki left
Step right, Jodan Seiken Zuki right, Kia

Three quarters turn counter-clockwise, Age Uke left
Step right, Jodan Seiken Zuki right

Half turn clockwise, Age Uke right
Step left, Jodan Seiken Zuki left

Quarter turn left, Age Uke left
Step right, Jodan Seiken Zuki right
Step left, Jodan Seiken Zuki left
Step right, Jodan Seiken Zuki right, Kia

Three quarters turn counter-clockwise, Age Uke left
Step right, Jodan Seiken Zuki right

Half turn clockwise, Age Uke right
Step left, Jodan Seiken Zuki left
Step back in line, Marate Gedan Barai
Stand Heisoku Dachi, bow


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