Junro (Kata)

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Junro ( jap. D , dt. Route ) is a series of five kata (stylized fights against imaginary opponents) in the martial art karate . The kata are relatively young and were created by Tetsuhiko Asai in order to convey certain aspects of the martial art that are otherwise only taught in higher kata at an earlier stage when learning karate in the Shōtōkan style propagated by Asai .

Goal setting

As the name Junro of this Qatar series suggests, all of these Kata should be practiced on the way to the black belt and beyond. The Heian Kata should not be replaced, but they should be practiced in addition and thus equip the practitioner with further essential skills.

They are therefore part of the basic kata of the Shōtōkan movement propagated by Asai, and are required, for example, in the Nihon Karate Shōtō Remmei , and the Asai Shōtōkan Association International (ASAI) as part of the examination from the 5th Kyū .

Based on the Junro-Kata, Asai created five further Kata (see Jōkō -Kata), which are based on the concepts of the Junro-Kata.

The individual kata

The Kata, with the exception of the Junro Yondan, essentially follow the Embusen of the Kata Heian Shodan .

Junro Shodan

The main focus of the Junro Shodan is on changing the distance (Japanese 間 合 い , maai ) by changing different positions, especially in and out of Neko-ashi-dachi ( cat's foot position ). This should be done through solid control, starting from the standing leg (Japanese 軸 足 , jikuashi ), by pulling and pushing (Japanese 引 き 押 し , hikioshi ). Gyaku-zuki is practiced as a central punch.

Junro Nidan

In the Junro Nidan, the two-handed technique is taught starting from the hip as a central concept. There are combinations of block and counterattack, block and block and a two-handed attack. Particular attention should be paid to correct posture, hip movement and position.

Junro Sandan

The core elements are various striking techniques (Japanese 打 ち 技 , uchi-waza ) with uraks (back of fist) and empi (elbow). These are practiced in a variety of ways, for example by hitting from the inside, from the outside, horizontally, vertically, in large and small movements.

Junro Yondan

The Junro Yondan stands out from the rest of the range. This is mainly because of her many turns (Japanese 回 転 , kaiten ), which require a high degree of control in the hip movements, for example with a 360 ° rotation followed by a tsuki (punch). This kata teaches how to maintain balance while maintaining a correct, upright posture. The embossing deviates from the more straightforward movements of the other kata; In the second part of the kata, the practitioner moves on a zigzag line.

Junro Godan

The focus of Junro Godan is on footwork (Japanese 運 足 , unsoku ), this is done through various types of movement, Yori-ashi, Okuri-ashi and others.

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