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*nine of the eighteen action moves of P5 have the chest block position in them. *from p.83 of Okinawan Karate-do, know the technical points of the block and apply it precisely to all 9 moves. *the lower cross block (gedan-kosa-uke) explained in detail in last weeks technique by Mr.Joe Knight is further described here in that the final position of that technique, cross arm block, is slightly off-centered to the left. *the kneeling stance is measured exactly as the zenkutsu stance. *the last two moves are zenkutsu dachi stances angled 45*. hip points in the direction of eyes, low blocking arm lines up with the leg. Chest blocking elbow lines up over the bent knee. This stance should feel natural and not contorted. *P5 as all kata must be practiced for what it is...a kata. Do not practice foolish hidden interpretations.The kata develops one's balance, coordination, mai, invaluable karate techniques, stances, body shifting and strength. This all in accordance to the composer and masters who handed the kata down to us. Detailed interpretations of all the aforementioned principals, listed in this paragraph, are exemplified by Master Nagamine in pages 55 to 102 of his book Okinawan Karate-do which was meticulously and painstakingly created. The author and his editors did NOT hide any secrets from us the readers. *more information is found in the Green and Red books. Lastly if one finds oneself doing a throw or wrestling technique in the practice of the bunkai of the kata, correct the error or fault immediately.

Arigato, Kyoshi Robert Scaglione.