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−	'''Murasaki''' (“Purple”) is the [[Kata\|kata]] we require earn a purple belt, which is on the high-end of [[Intermediate\|intermediate]]. This form seems daunting to our students because it is longer and more technically-complex than anything which they have encountered up to this point. Students must practice Murasaki for months before they can begin to perform it well, regardless of their level of natural talent. In the process of doing so, students will be forced to look into themselves to find the reasons why they wanted to become a karateka in the first place.	+	'''Murasaki''' (“Purple”) is the [[Kata\|kata]] we require to earn a purple belt, which is on the high-end of [[Intermediate\|intermediate]]. This form seems daunting to our students because it is longer and more technically-complex than anything which they have encountered up to this point. Students must practice Murasaki for months before they can begin to perform it well, regardless of their level of natural talent. In the process of doing so, students will be forced to look into themselves to find the reasons why they wanted to become a karateka in the first place.

	== Directions ==		== Directions ==

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 #Step your left foot to #7, entering a left [[Front stance|front stance]]with a left [[Makkikomi-shutō uchi|makkikomi-shutō]] and a right [[Tate-shutō_uchi|tate-shutō]] to the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_neck|neck]].
 #Step your right foot to #7, entering a left [[Hook stance|hook stance]]. Twist into a right [[Sanchin dachi|sanchin dachi]] facing #2, with a simultaneously left [[Cross-body block|cross-body block]] and a right [[Downward-fist_block|downward-fist block]]. Use [[Ibuki#Long_Ibuki|long ibuki breathing]] on this move.
-#Step your left foot to #2, entering a left [[Sanchin dachi|sanchin dachi]] facing #2, with a simultaneous right [[Cross-body block|cross-body block]] and left [[Downward-fist_block|downward-fist block]]. Use [[IIbuki#Long_Ibuki|long ibuki breathing]] on this move.
+#Step your left foot to #2, entering a left [[Sanchin dachi|sanchin dachi]] facing #2, with a simultaneous right [[Cross-body block|cross-body block]] and left [[Downward-fist_block|downward-fist block]]. Use [[Ibuki#Long_Ibuki|long ibuki breathing]] on this move.
 #Execute a two-hand lapel grab to #2. Pull the opponent into a right [[Front kick|front kick]].
 #Upon rechambering, set your right foot back to #7, briefly entering a left [[Front stance|front stance]] facing #2. Immediately pull the opponent into a right [[Knee kick|knee kick]].
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 #Execute a two-hand lapel grab, and twist your palms up, to pull the opponent in.
 #Reach your left hand behind the opponent’s head. Execute a right [[Crescent_kick#Inside_crescent_kick|inside crescent kick]] to #1, clapping your hand. Without rechambering, immediately [[Side kick|side kick]] to #1.
-#Upon rechambering, quickly look to #5. Set your right foot down into a transitional [[Attention stance|attention stance]], then slide your right foot out to #3, entering a [[Horse stance|horse stance]] facing #1 with a [[Double punch|double]] [[Downward-fist_blocks|downward-fist block]] to #3 and #7.
+#Upon rechambering, quickly look to #5. Set your right foot down into a transitional [[Attention stance|attention stance]], then slide your right foot out to #3, entering a [[Horse stance|horse stance]] facing #1 with [[Double punch|double]] [[Downward-fist_block|downward-fist blocks]] to #3 and #7.
 #Jump. As you jump, pull your knees up to your chest, crossing your legs in midair, with your right leg on the inside. Simultaneously execute a rising [[X-block]] that it completes at the apex of your leap. Land in a [[Horse stance|horse stance]] facing #1 with [[Double punch|double]] [[Downward-fist_block|downward-fist blocks]] to #3 and #7.
 #Quickly look over your left shoulder to #1. Execute a right jump-spin [[Crescent_kick#Inside_crescent_kick|inside crescent kick]]. Land in a [[Horse stance|horse stance]], facing #1, with double downward hammerfist strikes to #3 and #7.
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 Another opponent advances from #3, attacking with a left [[Front kick|front kick]], a [[Front-foot punch|front-foot punch]], and a [[Reverse punch|reverse punch]], all of which you rapidly deflect (Movement 8). You throw a [[Side kick|side kick]] to force them to retreat. (Movements 9-10) The opponent counterattacks with a left [[Front kick|front kick]], which you deflect (Movement 11). The opponent executes an outside [[7-3]]. to gain a better position, but you counterattack with a [[Elbow_strikes#Rear_elbow_strike|rear elbow strike]] (Movement 12), which [[Atemi|stuns]] them long enough for you to spin around and break their [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_neck|neck]] with shutō strikes (Movement 13).
-Another opponent advances from #3, and you assume an extended, spearhand guard, to lure them into attacking with a [[Leg sweep|leg sweep]] (Movement 14). You immediate counter their [[Leg sweep|leg sweep]] with a [[Nami ashi uke|nami ashi]], and strike them in the chest with an [[Palmheel_strike#Inside_palmheel_strike|inside palmheel strike]] to stop their advance (Movement 15). Out of convenience, you grab the enemy’s left lapel with your extended left hand (Movement 15), to use [[Reciprocal action|reciprocal action]] to pull the opponent into a punch to their [[Kyūsho#Philtrum|philtrum]] (Movement 16), before crushing their [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_jaw|jaw]] or [[Kyūsho#Temples|temple]] with an [[Elbow_strikes#Inside_elbow_strike|inside elbow strike]] (Movement 17).
+Another opponent advances from #3, and you assume an extended, spearhand guard, to lure them into attacking with a [[Leg sweep|leg sweep]] (Movement 14). You immediate counter their [[Leg sweep|leg sweep]] with a [[Nami-ashi uke|nami-ashi]], and strike them in the chest with an [[Palmheel_strike#Inside_palmheel_strike|inside palmheel strike]] to stop their advance (Movement 15). Out of convenience, you grab the enemy’s left lapel with your extended left hand (Movement 15), to use [[Reciprocal action|reciprocal action]] to pull the opponent into a punch to their [[Kyūsho#Philtrum|philtrum]] (Movement 16), before crushing their [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_jaw|jaw]] or [[Kyūsho#Temples|temple]] with an [[Elbow_strikes#Inside_elbow_strike|inside elbow strike]] (Movement 17).
 Another opponent advances from #3, with a left punch that you deflect (Movement 18). The opponent immediately counters with a right punch which you deflect and trap, pulling the opponent forward. The opponent tries to capitalize on the momentum with a left punch, which you deflect downward. You strike the opponent under the chin, knocking their head back and exposing their [[Kyūsho#Windpipe|throat]] for a [[Spearhand_strike#Four-fingered_spearhand_strike|spearhand]] (Movement 19).

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-#Jump. As you jump, pull your knees up to your chest, crossing your legs in midair, with your right leg on the inside. Simultaneously execute a rising [[X-block]] which completes at the apex of your leap. Land in a [[Horse stance|horse stance]] facing #1 with [[Double punch|double]] [[Hammerfist_block#Downward_hammerfist_block|downward hammerfist strikes]] to #3 and #7.
+#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwYN7mTi6HM Jump]. As you jump, pull your knees up to your chest, crossing your legs in midair, with your right leg on the inside. Simultaneously execute a rising [[X-block]] which completes at the apex of your leap. Land in a [[Horse stance|horse stance]] facing #1 with [[Double punch|double]] [[Hammerfist_block#Downward_hammerfist_block|downward hammerfist strikes]] to #3 and #7.
 #Rapidly execute:
 #*A left [[Rising block|rising block]].
-#*A right rising block.
+#*A right [[Rising block|rising block]].
 #*A left punch.
 #*A right punch.
 #Quickly look to #7. Pull your left leg up into a right [[Hook stance|hook stance]] facing #1, with a right side guard.
-#[[Cat_stance#Inverted cat stance|Invert]] your hook stance, and execute a right [[Side kick|side kick]].
+#[[Cat_stance#Inverted cat stance|Invert]] your [[Hook stance|hook stance]], and execute a right [[Side kick|side kick]].
 #Upon rechambering, [[Transitional stance|transition]] into an [[Attention stance|attention stance]] before sliding your right foot out to #7, entering a [[Horse stance|horse stance]] with a right [[Downward-fist block|downward-fist block]] to #7.
 #Repeat Movements 3-5.
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 #Quickly look over your right shoulder to #3. Execute a right [[Nami-ashi uke|nami ashi]], stepping into a [[Horse stance|horse stance]] facing #5. Quickly execute an outside [[Downward-fist block|downward-fist block]], a [[Cross-body block|cross-body block]], and a [[Shutō_block#Downward_knife-hand_block|downward shutō block]], all to #3.
 #Draw your left leg up into a right [[Hook stance|hook stance]] facing #1, with a right side guard.
-#[[Cat_stance#Inverted cat stance|Invert]] your hook stance, and execute a right [[Side kick|side kick]].
+#[[Cat_stance#Inverted cat stance|Invert]] your [[Hook stance|hook stance]], and execute a right [[Side kick|side kick]].
 #Upon rechambering, [[Transitional stance|transition]] into an [[Attention stance|attention stance]] before sliding your right foot out to #3,  entering a [[Horse stance|horse stance]] with a right [[Downward-fist block|downward-fist block]] to #7.
 #Quickly look over your right shoulder to #2. Step your right foot to #2, and slide back into a right [[Cat stance|cat stance]] facing #6, with a right [[Elbow_strikes#Rear_elbow_strike|rear elbow strike]].
 #Step your left foot to #3, twisting into a left [[Front stance|front stance]] facing #2, with a left [[Makkikomi-shutō uchi|makkikomi-shutō]], and a right [[Tate-shutō uchi|tate-shutō]] to the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_neck|neck]].
 #Quickly look to #7. [[Twisting|Twist]] into a left [[Cat_stance#Extended cat stance|extended cat stance]] facing #7, with a right spear-hand guard.
-#Right nami-ashi, with a left [[Palmheel strike|palmheel strike]] to the chest. Grab the opponent’s right lapel with your left hand.
+#Right [[Nami-ashi uke|nami ashi]], with a left [[Palmheel strike|palmheel strike]] to the chest. Grab the opponent’s right lapel with your left hand.
 #Step your right foot to #6; entering a right [[Front stance|front stance]] with a right [[Tate tsuki|tate tsuki]], pulling your left hand into your right armpit.
 #Slide your left foot to #8, reaching your left hand behind the opponent’s head. Enter a left [[Front stance|front stance]] facing #7 with a right [[Elbow_strikes#Inside_elbow_strike|inside elbow strike]]. (This will make a satisfying clap.)
 #Quickly look to #5, and execute a right [[Nami-ashi uke|nami ashi]]. Step your right foot to #3, entering a [[Horse stance|horse stance]] facing #5 with a right [[Shutō_block#Outside_knife-hand_block|outside shutō block]].
-#Rapidly execute a left outside shutō block, a left [[Thumbknuckle block|thumbknuckle block]] which you pull to your left hip, a left downward pressing block, and a left [[Kakutō uchi|kakutō uchi]]. Finish with a right four-fingered spearhand strike to the opponent’s throat, pulling your left hand into your right armpit.
+#Rapidly execute a left outside shutō block, a left [[Thumbknuckle block|thumbknuckle block]] which you pull to your left hip, a left downward pressing block, and a left [[Kakutō uchi|kakutō uchi]]. Finish with a right [[Spearhand_strike#Four-fingered_spearhand_strike|four-fingered spearhand strike]] to the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Windpipe|throat]], pulling your left hand into your right armpit.
-#Quickly look to #4. Step your right foot to #3, shifting into a right front stance facing #4 with a right downward-fist block.
+#Quickly look to #4. Step your right foot to #3, shifting into a right [[Front stance|front stance]] facing #4 with a right [[Downward-fist_block|downward-fist block]].
-#Step your right foot to #5, shifting into a left front stance facing #4, with a left cross-body block. Execute a reverse punch to the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Abdomen|abdomen]].
+#Step your right foot to #5, shifting into a left [[Front stance|front stance]] facing #4, with a left [[Cross-body block|cross-body block]]. Execute a reverse punch to the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Abdomen|abdomen]].
 #Reach your hands behind the opponent’s head and execute a right [[Knee kick|knee kick]]. (This will make a satisfying clap.)
 #Slide your right foot out to #3, entering a right [[Back stance|back stance]] facing #6, with a left shutō guard.
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 #Upon rechambering, set your right foot back to #7, briefly entering a left front stance facing #2. Then, turn into a horseback stance facing #1 with double downward hammerfist strikes to #3 and #7.
 #Execute a [[Kakiwake uke|kakiwake uke]] (with shutō hands) to #1.
-#Execute a two-hand lapel grab, and twist your palms up, to pulling the opponent in.
+#Execute a two-hand lapel grab, and twist your palms up, to pull the opponent in.
 #Reach your left hand behind the opponent’s head. Execute a right inside [[Crescent kick|crescent kick]] to #1, clapping your hand. Without rechambering, immediately side kick to #1.
 #Upon rechambering, quickly look to #5. Set your right foot down into a transitional [[Attention stance|attention stance]], then slide your right foot out to #3, entering a horseback stance facing #1 with double downward-fist blocks to #3 and #7.
-#Jump. As you jump, pull your knees up to your chest, crossing your legs in midair, with your right leg on the inside. Simultaneously execute a rising X-block that it completes at the apex of your leap. Land in a horseback stance facing #1 with double downward-fist blocks to #3 and #7.
+#Jump. As you jump, pull your knees up to your chest, crossing your legs in midair, with your right leg on the inside. Simultaneously execute a rising [[X-block]] that it completes at the apex of your leap. Land in a horseback stance facing #1 with double downward-fist blocks to #3 and #7.
-#Quickly look over your left shoulder to #1. Execute a right jump-spin inside crescent kick. Land in a horseback stance facing #1 with double downward hammerfist strikes to #3 and #7.
+#Quickly look over your left shoulder to #1. Execute a right jump-spin inside crescent kick. Land in a [[Horse stance|horse stance]], facing #1, with double downward hammerfist strikes to #3 and #7.
 #Attention stance. Goshin-Jutsu bow.
 == Notes ==
+When performing the side kicks in Movements 3-6; 9-11, you must be sure to transition from a crane stance to an attention stance, and then slide your foot out to a horse stance. Students tend to cut corners on this step, and step directly from a crane stance to a horseback stance. In doing so, they compromise their balance by transferring their weight onto a leg which does not contact the ground; a well-timed leg sweep will completely knock them off their feet, as shown below:
   [video of proper and improper technique, and a leg sweep on the bad one , from the side.]
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 Another attacker advances from #1, and you clear the previous opponent aside, so they don’t compromise your balance when they fall on top of you (Movement 30). The new opponent attacks with a front choke, which you break out of (Movement 31). Grabbing the opponent by the lapels, you pull them in (Movement 32), and reach behind their head, pulling them into an inside crescent kick to the jaw or temple, then immediately side kick them in the chest to push them away, so they don’t compromise your balance when they fall on top of you (Movement 33). You turn to #5, to see if anyone else is trying to sneak up on you (Movement 34). While there are no new attackers, the one you just kicked is quite tough, and picking the first opponent’s bō off of the ground, thy swing it at your legs. However, you jump evade this attack (Movement 35), and knock the opponent out with a jump-spin inside crescent kick to their jaw or temple (Movement 36). Upon landing, the kata ends (Movement 37).
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 When performing side kicks in Movements 3-6; 9-11, you must be sure to transition from a crane stance to an attention stance, and then slide your foot out to a horseback stance. Students tend to cut corners on this step, and step directly from a crane stance to a horseback stance. In doing so, they compromise their balance by transferring their weight onto a leg which does not contact the ground; a well-timed leg sweep will completely knock them off their feet, as shown below:
 [video of proper and improper technique, and a leg sweep on the bad one , from the side.]
 Pay extra attention to Movements 18-19; for some reason, past students have had great difficulty remembering that series.
 -- final kick help
 == Bunkai ==

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−	'''Murasaki''' (“Purple”) is the [[Kata\|kata]] we require earn a purple belt, which is on the high-end of [[Intermediate\|intermediate]]. This form seems daunting to our students because it is longer and more technically-complex than anything which they have encountered up to this point. Students must practice Murasaki for months before they can begin to perform it well, regardless of their level of natural talent. In the process of doing so, students will be forced to look into themselves to find the reasons why they wanted to become a ~~[[Karateka\|~~karateka]] in the first place.	+	'''Murasaki''' (“Purple”) is the [[Kata\|kata]] we require earn a purple belt, which is on the high-end of [[Intermediate\|intermediate]]. This form seems daunting to our students because it is longer and more technically-complex than anything which they have encountered up to this point. Students must practice Murasaki for months before they can begin to perform it well, regardless of their level of natural talent. In the process of doing so, students will be forced to look into themselves to find the reasons why they wanted to become a karateka in the first place.

	== Directions ==		== Directions ==

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 #Upon rechambering, [[Transitional stance|transition]] into an [[Attention stance|attention stance]] before sliding your right foot out to #3,  entering a [[Horse stance|horse stance]] with a right [[Downward-fist block|downward-fist block]] to #7.
 #Quickly look over your right shoulder to #2. Step your right foot to #2, and slide back into a right [[Cat stance|cat stance]] facing #6, with a right rear [[Elbow strike|elbow strike]].
-#Step your left foot to #3, twisting into a left [[Front stance|front stance]] facing #2, with a left [[Makkikomi-shutō|makkikomi-shutō]], and a right [[Tate-shutō|tate-shutō]] to the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_neck|neck]].
+#Step your left foot to #3, twisting into a left [[Front stance|front stance]] facing #2, with a left [[Makkikomi-shutō uchi|makkikomi-shutō]], and a right [[Tate-shutō|tate-shutō]] to the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_neck|neck]].
 #Quickly look to #7. [[Twisting|Twist]] into a left [[Cat_stance#Extended cat stance|extended cat stance]] facing #7, with a right spear-hand guard.
 #Right nami-ashi, with a left [[Palmheel strike|palmheel strike]] to the chest. Grab the opponent’s right lapel with your left hand.