Class Notes for 01/23/2012
This article is the class notes for 01/23/2012. It contains: 1) Revised Testing Procedures 2) Pinan Series 3) Pinan Application 4) Sparring 5) Tegumi
3. Pinan Series
Introduction The Pinan Series is comprised of five katas. They were created by Yasutsune “Anko” Itosu. Sensei Itosu is often referred to as the father of modern karate. This title is shared with Gichin Funakoshi (Okinawan Karate vs Japanese Karate).…
3c. Pinan Sandan
Overview The third kata in the Pinan Series is called Pinan Sandan. It introduces a few foundational concepts in Karate-Do and at times you can see directly how it was developed from Kusanku (a much older kata) and the Naihanchi…
3b. Pinan Nidan
Overview of the Kata Pinan Nidan is a much simpler kata than Pinan Shodan. The basic pattern for it is very similar to Kihon Yondan or Matsubayashi-ryu’s Fukyugata Ichi. There are only two new waza (techniques) that are visible in this…
3a. Pinan Shodan
Prerequistes Cat Leg Stance (Neko Ashi Dachi) The cat leg stance is an advanced stance in Shorin-ryu. While being slightly defensive in nature, it provides the karateka free movement of the front leg and the ability to quickly move towards…
Commercialization
While looking up information on the Pinan Series, I stumbled upon another Martial Arts blog who had some very insightful information on the matter. The thing that concerned me was a very nicely worked in line about, to sum it…
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