The simplest Katate-dzuki

(single hand thrust) in which the left hand throws the blade forward into the neck; this can also be the means of simultaneously escaping a Kote attack. The Do and Kote are rather unlikely targets in this style.

The main use of Katate-waza are from Jodan (high posture) and the blade is thrown forward just as the opponent attacks. The main defence against Jodan is to raise the Shinai point to cover the high attack line, in a rather high Chudan (middle posture). The easiest targets are the Tsuki or the Kote, both Kote and Do are in play if the opponent adopts Jodan. In this case the man in Jodan will sometimes use the Katate cut to simultaneously avoid a Kote attack, drawing the hand back as he cuts.