GaoLung

"Gao Lung" was originally a form I designed for one of my lady students. The name Gao Lung (which means tall dragon) was a play on the student's first name, Gauhar.

Naginata has long been the weapon of preference for Lady Samurai, who stood as the last bastion of defense over their lord's household. Though many of the long range characteristics of the Bo or staff are in evidence, the Naginata comes into its prominence when considered as a mid range defensive weapon.

Picture the woman warrior defending her home and children against the invading mauraders. She is having to maneuver within enclosed spaces, down halls, through pantries, into nurseries, all the while having to contend with multiple opponents and flourishing swords. Having mastered the Naginata, and fully aware of its overwhelming dominance in the midrange, the lady warrior can position herself strategically within any surround, and instantly defend against attacks from all angles.

Here, we present two versions of the form, with two angles of the first version. The alternate version forgoes the overhead spin midway through, which is typically difficult to master, and is not essential to the integrity of the kata. The alternate version, as you will see, replaces the move with a reverse cat turn to the rear, accompanied by a diagonal slash.

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