TEKKI SHODAN

Tekki Shodan (Iron Horseman #1) originally called Naihanchi, this Shorei-ryu form of Chinese origin is of equal importance in Shuri-te lineage styles as Sanchin Kata is in Naha-te, i. e. fundamental kata. Gichin Funakoshi studied 3 Tekki katas 10 years under Itosu Sensei. Besides its one of the most practical self-defence kata with its short powerful arm movements and practical leg techniques Nami-gaeshi and Fumikomi. Helps to master major Kiba-dachi stance. Tekki are «kata of eye intensity» proper Metsu