One could almost feel like a Tornado when performing this Kata, the ever whirling and turning within the Kata indicates energy with great magnetic force.
A drawing force that lifts you up and then puts you down with great ferocity, thus the pounding movement, just like an earthquake (Jishin in Japanese). As to the second to last movement, which is the reverse punch this suggests, two storms colliding creating electrical thunder and the last movement which is turning fast, with Mawashi uke, could be a storm executing its combined authority and majesty The Element present in this Kata would suggest Air and Wind George Andrews Renzoku bunkai is a promise between two people, to achieve communication, an agreement to deliver precise and effective execution of a discipline, the discipline being an assortment of movements that will give an indication of what to expect if an adversary seeks conflict.
Kata is not a mere choreography of movements. To reach its secrets try and ponder the following riddles and then share your findings with your teacher for feedback.
This is a simple Kata, but at the same time very complex, with healing powers, that extinguish stress related conditions and add confidence in all situations in how you feel in your mind
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