Jukendo and Tankendo Kata Book by Baptiste Tavernier (Hardcover) Kiyose Nakae Waki Nito Omote Gata (Side-by-side

Waki Nito Omote Gata (Side-by-side Two Swords

were deeply influenced by his teachings

flourished under numerous master swordsmiths

from the most original to the most modern

- Ricardo Liborio

Jukendo and Tankendo Kata Book by Baptiste Tavernier (Hardcover) Kiyose Nakae Waki Nito Omote Gata (Side-by-sideThe ultimate purpose of practicing kata is to gain an understanding of the essence of jukendo and tankendo. The kata combines the basic technical components of jukendo and tankendo in set forms with a fixed order. Through kata one can train one's spirit, posture and attitude; learn combinations of techniques and how to judge maai; understand the different thrusting, striking and cutting opportunities; learn to evaluate irimi seitai possibilities;