Pinan
Pinan Sono San
平安その三
The third Pinan kata, emphasizing close-range techniques and elbow strikes.
- Yellow Belt
- Intermediate
- 20 movements
- I-Shape
Step-by-Step Guide
20 stepsRead one movement, perform it slowly, then move on.
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°, execute left Uchi Uke then right Gyaku Tsuki
Step forward, execute right Uchi Uke then left Gyaku Tsuki
Step forward, execute left Uchi Uke then right Gyaku Tsuki
Turn 270° to the left, execute left Gedan Barai
Step forward with Mae Geri, land and execute Morote Tsuki (double punch)
Step forward with Mae Geri, land and execute Morote Tsuki
Turn 180° to the right, execute right Gedan Barai
Step forward with Mae Geri, land and execute Morote Tsuki
Step forward with Mae Geri, land and execute Morote Tsuki
Turn left 90° into Kokutsu Dachi, execute left Shuto Uke
Step forward with right Mae Empi (elbow strike)
Execute left Uraken Ganmen Uchi then right Gyaku Tsuki
Step forward into Kokutsu Dachi, execute right Shuto Uke
Step forward with left Mae Empi
Execute right Uraken Ganmen Uchi then left Gyaku Tsuki
Key Points
The points most worth checking your own performance against.
- Elbow strikes require full hip rotation for power
- Double punches should be simultaneous and level
- Keep elbows close to body during chambering
- Maintain low center of gravity throughout
Purpose
To develop close-quarter combat skills and elbow strike techniques.
Practice Video
A full-speed performance, for once the written form makes sense.
Learning order
Kata 6 of 14