Whether you've just started learning Geki Sai Dai Ichi kata (or its twin, Geki Sai Dai ni!), or you're looking to improve it for your next grading, this video is for you! Ideal for beginners, we take you step by step through the kata, looking at common mistakes and how to fix them, as well as the history of the Geki Sai kata.

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Chapters:
00:00 - who this video is for
00:44 - Opening moves Geki Sai Dai Ichi kata
03:01 - what is embusen?
03:28 - second section: chodan uke/chest block, kiai point, shuto strike and heiko dachi
06:27 - third section - embusen to the back of the kata
07:24 - ending of Geki Sai dai ichi
09:39 - Sequence of Geki 1 (follow-along style)
10:27 - Open hand blocks in Geki 2
11:53 - Ending of Geki 2
14:15 - Brief history of Geki 1 & 2
16:23 - Outtakes

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Related videos:
My other basics video: [ Ссылка ]
Stances basics:
Intro to Geki Sai Dai Ichi:
Geki Sai Dai Ni:
Geki 1 bunkai:
Geki 2 bunkai:

References for this video:
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Traditional Karate-do Volume 2 - Morio Higaonna
Okinawa Den Goju Ryu Karate-Do - Ei'ichi Miyazato (yes, we are lucky enough to own a copy!)

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