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The End of Pinan Shodan / Heian Nidan (video)

This video was filmed at a seminar in Lund, Sweden and it looks at the “double block” / “reinforced block” found towards the end of Pinan Shodan / Heian Nidan. Personally I see the main application of this motion being a response to a throat grab which may happen following the application of the shuto-ukes found earlier in the kata. At the seminar we explained the full progression found in the kata, and that can also be found on my DVD, “The Pinan / Heian Series: The Complete Fighting System Volume 1”. Nevertheless, despite not being able to communicate the details of the combative progression of the kata in this quick clip, I hope it is still of some use to all those who view it.

All the best,

Iain

PS If you would prefer to watch this video on Youtube please click HERE

Practical Kata Bunkai: The End of Pinan Shodan / Heian Nidan