Pinan
Pinan Sono Go
平安その五
The fifth and most advanced Pinan kata, featuring jumping techniques and complex combinations.
- Green Belt
- Intermediate
- 23 movements
- I-Shape
Step-by-Step Guide
22 stepsRead one movement, perform it slowly, then move on.
This kata is counted as 23 movements, while the step list below runs to 22 written lines, so the two numbers differ.
Yoi position - Stand in Musubi Dachi
Turn left 90° into Kokutsu Dachi, execute left Uchi Uke
Step forward into Kokutsu Dachi, execute right Uchi Uke
Turn 180° to the right into Kokutsu Dachi, execute right Uchi Uke
Step forward into Kokutsu Dachi, execute left Uchi Uke
Turn left 90° into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Gedan Juji Uke (X-block low)
Rise up and execute Jodan Juji Uke (X-block high)
Step forward into Kiba Dachi, execute Morote Yoko Empi Uchi (double side elbow strike)
Turn 270° to the left into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Gedan Barai
Execute right Mae Geri, land and execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki
Execute right Tobi Mae Geri (jumping front kick)
Land and execute left Chudan Oi Tsuki
Turn 180° to the right into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Gedan Barai
Execute left Mae Geri, land and execute left Chudan Oi Tsuki
Execute left Tobi Mae Geri
Land and execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki
Turn left 90° into Kiba Dachi, execute left Yoko Empi Uchi
Execute right Yoko Empi Uchi while staying in Kiba Dachi
Execute left Yoko Empi Uchi while staying in Kiba Dachi
Turn into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Oi Tsuki
Step forward with left Oi Tsuki, then right Oi Tsuki
Turn 270° to the left and execute final techniques
Key Points
The points most worth checking your own performance against.
- Jumping kicks require proper chambering in the air
- X-blocks protect both high and low lines simultaneously
- Side elbow strikes in horse stance demand strong hip drive
- Landing from jumps must maintain balance and readiness
Purpose
To develop explosive power, jumping techniques, and complex combination skills.
Practice Video
A full-speed performance, for once the written form makes sense.
Learning order
Kata 8 of 14