Sensei Ken traveled from Berkley CA (Live Oak Park Karate) to train with Sensei Gary’s class. Class time was set aside for Sensei Ken to demonstrate Katas: Pinan Shodan and Naihanchi Shodan.

Sensei Ken stepped through the Katas and explained some components such as stances and applications.

 

Demonstation group – Pinan Shodan

The photos below demonstrates “Sen no Sen” response to an attack. The speed and body movement intercepts the attacker’s punch. Body; legs, hips, shoulder turn – with strike appear as one movement.

Pinan Shodan opening move

 

Wado Kai – Stances

Musubi-dachi

Hachiji-dachi

Neko Ashi-dachi

 

Wado Kai – Stances in use

 

Pinan Shodan Performed by Sensei Ken

 

Demonstation Group – Naihanchi Shodan

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