Cut Under the Mountain was a kata of the Scorpion Clan taught by the Bayushi Bushi and Shosuro Shinobi schools. This exercise made the fullest use of any opening such a technique presented. When practicing this kata, the bushi wore little to no armor, and generally employed a small weapon that could be used up close against slower opponents. The Scorpion preferred to remain unfettered in combat in order to take advantage of opponents encumbered by Heavy Armor or weapons.