The embusen line varies for each series of kata. It is, for example, a straight line for the Shōtōkan Tekki series of kata. It follows the form of a capital letter I for the Heian series of kata, as well as for the Taikyoku series. More advanced kata, such as Shotokan`s Kanku-Dai and Gojūshiho Dai and Sho kata, as well as the Gōjū-ryū Seipa.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embusen