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Nakamura-Ryu (8 kata series)
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The Nakamura-Ryu 8 kata series closely follows the Japanese Military Toyama-Ryu series but putting emphasis on test cutting (tameshigiri). These forms, movements and cutting techniques employ the basic 8 patterns called Happo-giri, which imitate the strokes of a calligraphy brush.
This kata series is comprised of 8 forms, which the practitioner visualizes and defends against one to three imaginary opponents. The basic components of each kata include unsheathing the blade from different angles; executing upward and downward diagonal, vertical and horizontal cuts; chiburi/ cleaning the blade, and re-sheathing the sword using various patterns. This kata creates a strong cutting foundation.
