Kisos

Kiso means fundamental. These are 11 pre-arranged partner  techniques (waza) used for beginning sparring (kumite) training. Cecil T. Patterson, who started the first Wado dojo  in North America, in 1957, created the Kiso series. 

 The two main aspects of the 11 Kisos are distance (ma-ai) and timing. Body Shifting (tai sabaki) is also introduced in the Kisos. Kisos build strength, coordination, and reflexive thinking.

Kisos Movements

Note: Tori = Attacker. Uke = Defender.

• • Seiretsu. (Begin facing your opponent, one body-length’s distance away in masuba dachi)

  • Rei.

  • Yoi. Masuba dachi opens to Heiko dachi, close seikens (fists).

  • Hajime.

• • Yame.

  • Norei.

  • Rei.