Center performance" in kata sugge symmetry, but it is not precisely Partners can only"ive to achieve as much symmetry as posible. This is required not for the sake of form alone. but as an additional technical hurdle to test the accuracy of judgment and performers. Furthermore, the physical limits of the die or demonstration area may affect symmetry NDS AND GESTURES Thes kata are perormed as silently as possible and with a poker-faced Attempts to liven up the performance with loud soundA, even in aai fashion, or facial grimaced, are not necet ary ADJUSTING THE JUDO I disarrangement or the juigi in kata practice is a sure tign of less than ex- The excesive with a mini- pert skill. Only the most skillful of judoists can achieve a kata performance Tori demonstrates a minimum use mum of disarrangement. At that level of performan of energy(the control factor and Uke confidence and relaxation. r dutitig a kata performance. The rule is that disarrangement is bound to some there must be a minimum or costume adjustment in spite of this disarrangement If the is properly wom, less adjustment will be needed You are permitted to make adjustments to your ud,et, provided that they are minor and unobtrutive, at any time. If posible, however, avoid the adjustment actions while per. forming within any one category: adjust only after finishing the category," and then in this very simple, special manner. Upon completing the last technique in each category(details are described in Chaptera 8 and 9), imply grasp the tail corners of your jacket, inner tail in the fingers of your left hand and outer tail in the fingers of your right hand. Graiping firmly pull downward once or twice. This must be done with the least possible arm ac. tion(Fig. After competing all of the techniques ofeither kata, you and your partner are required move to adoing poaition(the precise movements are described in Chapters 8 and 9, PRACTICAL FACETS 71