Description

Anaku or Ananku, the 11th kata. Chotoku Kyan is the creator of this kata. The name Anaku translates to "pivoting form." Majority of the moves in the kata are perfomed in a forward stance. This kata introduces moves that create more distance, pivoting side block, and a combination of a double punch followed by a middle block all in a forward stance. It is important to keep the height consistent throughtout the kata and to have a good pace during the combinations.