Kata Poem

The warrior stands firmly centered

His horsestance strong- like chains to the ground

His arms like aircraft move into position

Preparing for flight…strongly inhale  and…

The kata begins

Like a private tango

One deliberate movement fades into the next

The warrior’s intense gaze cuts into

His imaginary adversary

Like an invisible blade

Dramatic pauses in the action

Accentuate the circular rhythm of the battle

“KIAH” echoes through the dojo-

The warrior’s declaration of purpose

Control, form, and balance united…

Task completed- The kata ends abruptly.

The warrior bows out

He turns away and steps back into his other world.

-hapkidomoon2002