Basic Kata for Blue through Green Belt

1. / \ From ready position, facing front in horse stance
2. < Move right foot back pivoting 1/4 towards left, into a
   left neutral stance, executing left down block then right punch
3. > Place left foot in front and across right foot (left front snake stance) pivot 1/2 towards right into a
   right neutral stance, executing right down block then left punch
4. / Pivot 1/4 towards left into a left neutral stance, executing right down block then left punch
5. / Perform left front snake pivoting 1/2 towards right into a right neutral stance, executing right down block then left punch
6. < Pivot 1/4 turn towards left into left neutral stance and execute left upward block then right punch
7. > Perform left front snake pivoting 1/2 towards right into a right neutral stance, executing right upward block then left punch
8. / \ Pivot 1/4 turn towards left into left neutral stance and execute left upward block and right punch
9. /\ Perform left front snake and pivot 1/2 turn towards right bringing you to face the front; execute right upward block and left punch
10. /\ Perform walking stance moving left foot bringing you to a left neutral and execute right punch
11. /\ Continue walking stance into right neutral execute left punch
12. /\ Move right leg back into left neutral execute right punch
13. / Move left leg back into right neutral execute left punch with Kiai
14. / Come back to ready position and close

Hints and Key Points

1. Follow hand that punches
2. Foot work is essential
3. Breathing is also important, learn to breathe and hiss as well as Kiai at appropriate times