Shintō Musō-ryū
Chudan
The Middle Level (中段)
Chudan (中段) is the second earliest series of Jo-kata. The name implies "middle level" proficiency. Techniques are more complex and require better timing and distance management.
This series contains 12 forms, with the form Ushiro Zue having two variants (Zen/Go).
KATA
01
一力
Ichi Riki
One Power
KATA
02
押詰
Oshi Zume
Pressing and Packing
KATA
03
乱留
Midare Dome
Stopping Disorder
KATA
04
後杖
Ushiro Zue
Rear Staff (Zen & Go)
KATA
05
待車
Taisha
Waiting Wheel
KATA
06
間込
Kengome
Jamming (Entering)
KATA
07
切縣
Kiri Kake
Cutting/Attack
KATA
08
真進
Shin Shin
True Advance
KATA
09
雷打
Rai Uchi
Thunder Strike
KATA
10
横切留
Yokogiri Dome
Stopping Horizontal Cut
KATA
11
払留
Harai Dome
Sweeping Stop
KATA
12
清眼
Seigan
Pure Eye (Correct Eye)