Catalog of Patterns: Structural Patterns / Foot and Arm Combinations: Zigzags

Small Zigzag (kozayu)

The Small zigzag (kozayu) combines a left-hand point with two steps to the left, followed with a right hand-lift point with one step to the right.

When combined with a Scooping point (kaikomi), the Small zigzag (kozayu) indicates the end of a section or dance.

There are two other zigzags, each one covering a larger space on stage: the Large Zigzag (ōzayu) and the Medium Zizag (chūzayu).