Kata Heian Shodan

Description: The goal of Heian Shodan is to teach the student proper weight distribution in ZKD & KKD, synchronized punching & blocking and the right hip position for blocking vs. punching (hip points straight forward for punching vs. hip points sidewards (Hanmi) for blocking).

More Information: Important techniques of this Kata are:

The sequence: Gedan Barai - Kentsui Tate Mawashi Uchi - Oi Zuki
Three steps of Jodan Age Uke
Step in angel from one Kokutsu Dachi to next Kokutsu Dachi with Shuto Uke