Kata Wankan

Description: King & Crown. Wankan is one of the shortest Katas in the Shotokan system and with its rather uncommon steps and moves it is harder to learn than it seems. It is difficult to stay balanced during the Neko Ashi Dachi turns and also difficult not to tense up during the Mae Geri Oi Zuki steps.

More Information: Important techniques of this Kata are:

Kakiwake Uke

Hasami Uke

Koko Hiza Kuzushi

Neko Ashi Dachi

Mae Geri Oi Zuki

Yama Zuki in Sochin Dachi

 

Characteristic of this Kata:

Attack to the knee joints with Koko Hiza Kuzushi. Wrist attack with Hasami Uke