Falling Stars

The Falling Stars kata was taught by the Mirumoto Bushi school and it must be performed with a daisho, beginning with both swords at rest. The wakizashi was drawn, stepping back and away in defensive moves and postures until the katana was drawn, when the truly amazing part of the kata began. The bushi became surrounded by an endless whirl of blades as he stroke down three opponents for every step. The movements were so intricate that samurai had been known to slash themselves.