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Naihunchin or Iron Horse is the first of nine traditional katas in Zen Do Kai.

Naihunchin, the first of the nine katas, is essentially designed for the student with limited knowledge to become aware of the environment pertaining to a given self-defence situation. This form concentrates on the three major front angles, and the nine o'clock and three o'clock minor angles, and peripheral vision. The student's rear angles are not thoroughly addressed in the kata and thus the student is taught to find protection from the rear in the form of a wall or car or anything that will offer protection to this region during a defensive encounter. This form focuses heavily on building strength in the student's legs in preparation for the rigorous legwork of the more advanced traditional forms. It is hence known as 'Iron Horse'.

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