The Soul's Roar

The Soul's Roar kata was one of the most basic kata the Matsu tought their students. It involved a series of short crisp sweeping strokes with the katana, and ended with the blade held aloft in a roar of primal fury. This was often done in large formations before a battle to instill fear in even the hardiest warriors. Way of the Samurai, p. 46
This is one of the most basic kata the Matsu teach their students, It involves a short series of cript, sweeping katana strokes and ends with the blade held aloft and a roar of primal fury. Theyr often conduct it in large formations shortly before entering battle, and the blood-chilling roar of thousands of Matsu soldiers has been known to shatter the resolve of the hardies warrior.
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