Sensei Ken traveled from Berkeley CA (Live Oak Park Karate) to train with us. Class time was set aside for Sensei Ken to demonstrate and discuss Pinan Shodan and Naihanchi Shodan katas.
Sensei Ken stepped through the Katas and explained some components such as stances and applications.
Group Kata – 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 – Oi-Zuki (Lunch Punch)
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