Kata: Rohai

This kata is called 'The Mirror of the Soul' or 'White Heron'. It was called Meikyo by Funakoshi Sensei, and its origins are from Tomari-Te.

Note: Because of its overwhelming use in Wado techniques, if only one hand is mentioned, the other hand is performing a back hikite. Also, unless otherwise mentioned, all jun-tsukis are at the chudan (solar plexus) level.

Opening

  1. Rei. Masuba dachi.
  2. Yoi. Heiko dachi.
  3. Hajime.

Body

  1. Chudan Kosa-Uke to double obi hikite. Right step to Sheeko Dachi.
  2. Chudan Kosa-Uke inward double Shooto Uke.
  3. Rotate palm to palm.
  4. Look Left, Left Jodan Shooto Uke, Right Chudan Shooto Uke.
  5. Left Tetsui, Right Hikite then Right Kake-Tsuki Right Hikite.
  6. Left Nodo-Tsukami, Right Hikite then Right Kake-Tsuki Right Hikite again.
  7. Mawata Left 180°, double obi hikite. Sheeko Dachi.
  8. Right, Left Renraku Tsuki.
  9. Left Jodan Shooto Uke, Right Chudan Shooto Uke then Right Nami Gaeshi, Mawata Right 180°. Sheeko Dachi.
  10. Left Tetsui Right Hikite; step Right Juntsuki. Right Zenkutsa Dachi.
  11. Left Jodan Shooto Uke, Right Chudan Shooto Uke then Right Nami Gaeshi, Mawata Right 180°. Sheeko Dachi.
  12. Left Tetsui Right Hikite; step Right Juntsuki. Right Zenkutsa Dachi.
  13. Left Jodan Shooto Uke, Right Chudan Shooto Uke then Right Nami Gaeshi, Mawata Right 180°. Sheeko Dachi.
  14. Left Tetsui Right Hikite; step Right Juntsuki. Right Zenkutsa Dachi.
  15. Right leading Tomoe-Tsuki (withdrawing like Passai). Right Zenkutsa Dachi withdrawing to Masuba Dachi.
  16. Left leading Tomoe-Tsuki. Left Zenkutsa Dachi withdrawing to Masuba Dachi.
  17. Right leading Tomoe-Tsuki. Right Zenkutsa Dachi withdrawing to Masuba Dachi.
  18. Double Right Mawata backwards
  19. Into Right Shooto Uke Left Chudan Uke. Right Mahanmi No Neeko Dachi.
  20. Step Forward into Left Shooto Uke Right Chudan Uke. Left Mahanmi No Neeko Dachi.
  21. Mawata front, Kosa Obi Hikite. Sheeko Dachi.

Closing

  1. Yame. Heiko dachi.
  2. Norei. Masuba dachi.
  3. Rei.