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Osu Dachi

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 steps

Read 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.

  1. Yoi position - Stand in Musubi Dachi

  2. Turn left 90° into Kokutsu Dachi, execute left Uchi Uke

  3. Step forward into Kokutsu Dachi, execute right Uchi Uke

  4. Turn 180° to the right into Kokutsu Dachi, execute right Uchi Uke

  5. Step forward into Kokutsu Dachi, execute left Uchi Uke

  6. Turn left 90° into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Gedan Juji Uke (X-block low)

  7. Rise up and execute Jodan Juji Uke (X-block high)

  8. Step forward into Kiba Dachi, execute Morote Yoko Empi Uchi (double side elbow strike)

  9. Turn 270° to the left into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Gedan Barai

  10. Execute right Mae Geri, land and execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki

  11. Execute right Tobi Mae Geri (jumping front kick)

  12. Land and execute left Chudan Oi Tsuki

  13. Turn 180° to the right into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Gedan Barai

  14. Execute left Mae Geri, land and execute left Chudan Oi Tsuki

  15. Execute left Tobi Mae Geri

  16. Land and execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki

  17. Turn left 90° into Kiba Dachi, execute left Yoko Empi Uchi

  18. Execute right Yoko Empi Uchi while staying in Kiba Dachi

  19. Execute left Yoko Empi Uchi while staying in Kiba Dachi

  20. Turn into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Oi Tsuki

  21. Step forward with left Oi Tsuki, then right Oi Tsuki

  22. 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