Seitei gata - Ushiro 後ろ

Seitei Gata - ZNKR sword kata

Background of Ushiro, second sword drawing kata

This Iaido kata is a Japanese sword drawing kata standardized by the Japanese Kendo federation in the late 20th century.

In the second kata, the swordsman is seated in the formal seiza position. The opponent is behind.
The swordsman rises and turns by lifting the left knee while drawing the sword and cutting horizontally. While rising, the feet remain together.
The swordsman Advances and cuts downwards as in first kata (mae) but now the left foot leads.
The swordsman performs blood shaking chiburi, does ashi sabaki step and sheaths the sword (noto) as the first kata but with reversed feet.

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