構 · Kamae
Jōdan no kamae
Upper-level stance
- Kanji
- 上段之構
- Czech transcription
- Džódan no kamae
Description
The sword is held above the head at roughly 45 degrees. The feet are reversed — the left foot is forward. Stand upright facing the opponent, hips in hanhanmi, with the same stance length as Seigan no kamae.
Key points
- Sword overhead at about 45°
- Left foot forward
- Hips in hanhanmi