Pinan
Pinan Sono Yon
平安その四
The fourth Pinan kata, featuring multiple elbow techniques and complex footwork.
- Yellow Belt with Green Stripe
- Intermediate
- 27 movements
- I-Shape
Step-by-Step Guide
22 stepsRead one movement, perform it slowly, then move on.
This kata is counted as 27 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 double Chudan Shuto Uke
Step forward with right Mae Hiji Ate (forward elbow strike)
Execute left Uraken Yoko Ganmen Uchi, step back into Kokutsu Dachi with right Shuto Uke
Turn 180° to the right into Kokutsu Dachi, execute double Chudan Shuto Uke
Step forward with left Mae Hiji Ate
Execute right Uraken Yoko Ganmen Uchi, step back into Kokutsu Dachi with left Shuto Uke
Turn left 90° into Kiba Dachi, execute left Hiji Uke (elbow block)
Shift into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki
Step forward into Kiba Dachi, execute right Hiji Uke
Shift into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Chudan Oi Tsuki
Step forward into Kiba Dachi, execute left Hiji Uke
Shift into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki
Turn 270° to the left into Kokutsu Dachi, execute left Morote Uke (augmented block)
Step forward into Kokutsu Dachi, execute right Morote Uke
Turn 180° to the right into Kokutsu Dachi, execute right Morote Uke
Step forward into Kokutsu Dachi, execute left Morote Uke
Turn left 90° into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Gedan Barai
Step forward, execute right Mae Geri and land with Chudan Oi Tsuki
Step forward, execute left Mae Geri and land with Chudan Oi Tsuki
Step forward, execute right Mae Geri and land with Chudan Oi Tsuki
Turn 270° and return to Yoi position
Key Points
The points most worth checking your own performance against.
- Elbow blocks require proper forearm positioning
- Transitions between Kiba Dachi and Zenkutsu Dachi must be smooth
- Augmented blocks use supporting hand for added strength
- Maintain proper breathing rhythm throughout complex sequences
Purpose
To master various elbow strikes and develop advanced footwork patterns.
Practice Video
A full-speed performance, for once the written form makes sense.
Learning order
Kata 7 of 14