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Osu Dachi

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 steps

Read 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.

  1. Yoi position - Stand in Musubi Dachi

  2. Turn left 90° into Kokutsu Dachi, execute double Chudan Shuto Uke

  3. Step forward with right Mae Hiji Ate (forward elbow strike)

  4. Execute left Uraken Yoko Ganmen Uchi, step back into Kokutsu Dachi with right Shuto Uke

  5. Turn 180° to the right into Kokutsu Dachi, execute double Chudan Shuto Uke

  6. Step forward with left Mae Hiji Ate

  7. Execute right Uraken Yoko Ganmen Uchi, step back into Kokutsu Dachi with left Shuto Uke

  8. Turn left 90° into Kiba Dachi, execute left Hiji Uke (elbow block)

  9. Shift into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki

  10. Step forward into Kiba Dachi, execute right Hiji Uke

  11. Shift into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Chudan Oi Tsuki

  12. Step forward into Kiba Dachi, execute left Hiji Uke

  13. Shift into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute right Chudan Oi Tsuki

  14. Turn 270° to the left into Kokutsu Dachi, execute left Morote Uke (augmented block)

  15. Step forward into Kokutsu Dachi, execute right Morote Uke

  16. Turn 180° to the right into Kokutsu Dachi, execute right Morote Uke

  17. Step forward into Kokutsu Dachi, execute left Morote Uke

  18. Turn left 90° into Zenkutsu Dachi, execute left Gedan Barai

  19. Step forward, execute right Mae Geri and land with Chudan Oi Tsuki

  20. Step forward, execute left Mae Geri and land with Chudan Oi Tsuki

  21. Step forward, execute right Mae Geri and land with Chudan Oi Tsuki

  22. 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