Jion kata group

This article is about the kata, for the Japanese weapon, see jutte (weapon).

Ji'in, Jion, and Jutte form a group of kata used in Shotokan and other karate styles, beginning with the same characteristic kamae of the left hand covering the right, which apparently has roots in ancient Chinese boxing. Their origin is thought to be from the Tomari-te school, however Hirokazu Kanazawa speculates that the Jion kata were devised in the Jionji 慈恩寺, the Jion temple, where martial arts were famously practiced. From there, Kanazawa believes the Jion kata were spread into the Tomari region.^[1]

Ji'in

Ji'in 慈陰 ("Inverted Mercy") is important for the execution of many simultaneous techniques and the often-repeated stances, enabling swift changes of direction while maintaining balance, power and steps of equal length. It has, however, been removed from the Japan Karate Association teaching and grading syllabus.

Jion

Jion 慈恩 ("Mercy") is a representative kata in the Shotokan system because of the importance of the perfection of the basic stances it contains, notably zenkutsu dachi (front stance) and kiba dachi (horse stance). Also practiced in some Shitō-ryū organizations, emphasis is also placed on kokutsu dachi, the kata is noticeably shorter than its Shotokan counterpart.

Jitte

The mastery of Jitte 十手 ("Ten Hands") should in theory enable one to face ten adversaries. Some claim that the name is derived from the position of the raised fists, resembling a type of sai known as a jitte, which occurs a number of times in the kata. This rather short kata of only 24 movements contains a number of defences that can be implemented against the bo. Sometimes spelled Jitte due to incorrect romanisation of Japanese, similar to the jutsu and jitsu differences. Also known in some styles as Sip Soo.^[2]

In Shotokan its pronounced, Jitte.

External links

• "Shotokan kata diagrams and videos". natkd. Retrieved 2015-05-26. 
• "List of Shotokan Karate Katas with Instructions & Videos". blackbeltwiki. Retrieved 2015-05-26. 

See also

• Wado Ryu

References

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