dvcochran
Grandmaster
It is based on the attack the kata is designed for. Turning to the left is quicker and the block is coming from the correct direction for the attack. I believe the 17th move is purposed for another attacker.Hi everyone,
My name is Moshe, I've started practicing Karate with a teacher two month ago.
I have a test on Kata Kihon in few weeks, which is pretty easy but I do not understand one thing - how do you determine the direction you turn. I will explain:
The first move in the kata is downward defense and you do it after taking a 90 degree turn from the left, why not 270 degrees from the right? I know that specifically on this move, it's pretty obvious but on the 17th move, it isn't.
Thank you,
Moshe B.