1. Heian Shodan

Heian Shodan

(peaceful mind, first level)

Created relatively recently, the Heians were originally called Pinan from the Okinawan pronunciation of the Chinese word for safety. When introduced to Japan, Master Funakoshi opted to use the Japanese pronunciation Heian. Considered basic kata for beginning students.

21 Moves

Kia on move 09 and 17

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