Pinan Nidan

Visiting Karatekas – Katas Pinan Shodan and Pinan Nidan We had the pleasure of practicing Karatekas from the State of Hawaii in July of 2015. The Henson family performed Katas. Pinan Nidan – July 2015

Pinan Shodan

Pinan Shodan – Steps by David Baldridge – 1-18-22 Kiotsuke – heels together, feet pointed out at 30-45 degrees. good posture, with butt and chest out, with shoulders back. Neck straight and chin slightly tucked in, with eyes set at about shoulder...

Seido Kata

Kata “Seido” Steps: Geri-dachi (horse stance) Gedan-uke (to left with left arm) Chudan-zuki (right fist) Jodan-zuki (advance forward – left fist) Look (right) / Gedan-uke with right arm Chudan-zuki with left fist Jodan-zuki (advance forward -right...

Side Stomp

From a natural stance throw a side stomp kick to the right with the right leg, then a side stomp kick to the left with the left leg. Repeat.

Triple Kick

From a fighting stance with the back leg throw a front kick, side kick, and back kick without letting the leg touch the ground.