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(J, lit. form or model) A sequence of events, usually in the form of scripted events and techniques. Many arts include kata of very long sequences comprising dozens of techniques. Other arts, including To-Shin Do, have kata which tend to be just a few techniques requiring two or more people to demonstrate. More rarely, the term 'kata' could also be used metaphorically to extend to sequences of non-physical events (for example, verbal). ...
Ãâó: www.questkagami.com/glossary.html
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Originally, the basic forms in a martial art; it later came to mean an accepted way to present a particular well-known Kabuki theatre role. These were adopted by print artists, often with liberties which would interest and amuse the viewers.
Ãâó: users.exis.net/~jnc/nontech/prints/glossary.html
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Kendo forms or sequences, which involve an Uchitachi (the one who attacks - the pupil) and a Shitachi (who counterattacks- the teacher). Kendo Kata are 7 using a Dachi (long sword) and 3 with a Kodachi (short sword).
Ãâó: www.sckendo.ca/kendo-vocabulary.shtml
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A white ceremonial scarf offered in respect.
Ãâó: www.whitneystewart.com/HHDL/Glossary.htm
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(a) Form. A training method used in judo and most martial arts, a drill (b) One of a pair (c) Shoulder
Ãâó: www.bushiki.co.uk/glossary.htm
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