Pinan
Pinan Sono Ichi
平安その一
The first of the Pinan (peaceful mind) series, introducing more complex techniques and combinations.
- Blue Belt with Yellow Stripe
- Intermediate
- 21 movements
- I-Shape
Step-by-Step Guide
21 stepsRead one movement, perform it slowly, then move on.
Yoi position - Stand in Musubi Dachi
Turn left 90° into Kokutsu Dachi, execute left Shuto Uke (knife hand block)
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki
Turn 180° to the right into Kokutsu Dachi, execute right Shuto Uke
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Chudan Oi Tsuki
Turn left 90° into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Gedan Barai
Step forward with right Mae Geri, land in Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki
Step forward with left Mae Geri, land in Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Chudan Oi Tsuki
Step forward with right Mae Geri, land in Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki
Turn 270° to the left into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Gedan Barai
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki
Turn 180° to the right into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Gedan Barai
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Chudan Oi Tsuki
Turn left 90° into Kokutsu Dachi, execute left Shuto Uke
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki
Turn 180° to the right into Kokutsu Dachi, execute right Shuto Uke
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Chudan Oi Tsuki
Turn left 90° into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Gedan Barai
Step forward with right Mae Geri, land in Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Chudan Oi Tsuki
Step forward into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki
Key Points
The points most worth checking your own performance against.
- Master the transition between Kokutsu Dachi and Zenkutsu Dachi
- Knife hand blocks must be executed with proper chambering
- Coordinate kicks with breathing for better balance
- Maintain consistent stance depth throughout
Purpose
To build upon basic techniques with more varied blocks, strikes, and kicks in a more complex embusen.
Practice Video
A full-speed performance, for once the written form makes sense.
Learning order
Kata 4 of 14