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Pinan
Sono Go

Pinan Sono Go
is the last Kata in the Pinan group. Pinan Sono Go is practised in
order to unite several of the core aspects of Karate. In particular:
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Defence of
Jodan, Chudan and Gedan areas. |
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Seizing and
countering an opponents attack. |
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Counters
quickly followed with change of direction (in order to face next
opponent). |
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Use of
jump, parry and counter (Tai Sabaki) techniques in conjunction
with Nagashi (flowing) techniques. |
The execution
of this Kata places high emphasis on rhythm and timing. The Kata
focuses particularly on the principles of flowing steps in
conjunction with the execution of high speed techniques.
Steps
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Begin the
Kata in Fudo Dachi. |
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On the
command "Yoi" move into the Yoi stance. |
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On the
command "Hajime" move the left foot at 90° into Kokutsu Dachi,
block left Chudan Uchi Uke and punch right Chudan Gyaku Tsuki.
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Turning 90°
return the left foot into Heisoku Dachi simultaneously the right
fist is pulled slowly back to the ready punch position (across
the body) with the left fist placed on top of the right.
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Move the
right foot across and turn 90° into right Kokutsu Dachi and
block right Chudan Uchi Uke and punch left Chudan Gyaku Tsuki.
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Turning 90°
return the right foot into Heisoku Dachi simultaneously the left
fist is pulled slowly back to the ready punch position (across
the body) with the right fist placed on top of the left.
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Move
forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi and block right Chudan Morote
Uchi Uke. |
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Move
forward into left Zenkutsu Dachi and block Seiken Juji Gedan Uke
(the block is executed from the Juji position from the right
ear). |
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Pull both
arms back towards the chest, arms crossed fists closed, then
drive them up into Shuto Juji Uke (left arm under right).
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Execute a
twisting movement with both hands, pull the right hand back to
the ready punch position and position the left hand in either a
block or hook position. |
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Move
forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi, punch right Chudan Oi Tsuki
and KIAI simultaneously pulling the left hand back closed
to the ready punch position (as if pulling someone towards you).
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Turn 180°
blocking right leg Teisoku Uke and prepare to block Gedan Barai
(the leg block is executed as if being attacked from behind and
the left hand covers the groin).
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Place the
right foot down into Kiba Dachi and block Gedan Barai. Turn your
head 180° to the left, quickly bring the right palm in front of
your face to cover with Shotei; the left hand is positioned
under the right arm, palm open horizontal to the floor.
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Bring the
left hand slowly from under the right arm pit and strike haishu
at approximately head height, simultaneously pulling the right
hand back closed to the ready punch position.
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Using the
right foot strike your left hand with Teisoku Uke.
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Return the
right leg and simultaneously strike the left hand with Jodan
Hiji Ate. |
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Continue
the movement by jumping into Kake Dachi and block with right
Chudan Morote Uchi Uke. |
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Retaining
the Kake Dachi position, punch at a 60° angle upwards keeping
the left hand touching the right arm.
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Turn your
head 180° to the front and step into a stance similar to Kokutsu
Dachi (all these movements are executed in fast succession).
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Ensure the
hips remain still to enable the punch to stay at the same angle;
raise up onto the balls of your feet.
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Take a
small step forward with the left foot, then pulling both fists
back to the ready punch position, simultaneously leap into the
air turning 90° to the left, as you land into a low Kake Dachi
you block Seiken Juji Uke and KIAI (left arm under
right). |
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Move the
right foot across and turn 90° into right Zenkutsu Dachi and
block right Chudan Morote Uke. |
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Move the
left foot at 45° to the right, pivoting on the right foot and
move into a position in preparation for Zenkutsu Dachi (i.e.
reverse Zenkutsu Dachi). As you make this turn you
simultaneously block left Shuto Gedan Uke and the right hand is
brought up to the right ear (but not touching) with the fingers
pointing downwards, palm towards the face (the top hand should
be positioned so that when you face 45° to an opponent the hand
should not be visible). |
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Turn the
hips into left Zenkutsu Dachi and strike Ura Kote to the groin,
the left hand, palm inwards, comes up to the right ear; as you
turn the hips into Kiba Dachi, turn the right hand and pull it
back and extend it fully upwards above the right shoulder with
the fist closed, simultaneously block left Gedan Barai and keep
the head facing the direction of the block.
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Retaining
the arm positions bring the left foot to the right into Musubi
Dachi. |
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Look 45° to
the right and move into a "reverse" Zenkutsu Dachi
simultaneously block right Shuto Gedan Uke and the left hand is
brought up to the side of the head (as previously described).
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Turn the
hips into right Zenkutsu Dachi and strike Ura Kote to the groin
the right hand, palm inwards, comes up to the left ear; as you
turn the hips into Kiba Dachi turn the left hand and pull it
back and extend it fully upwards above the left shoulder fist
closed, simultaneously block right Gedan Barai and keep the head
facing the direction of the block. |
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On the
command "Naore" move the left leg to the right leg into Fudo
Dachi to complete the Kata.
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