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Pinan
Sono Yon

The flow of
Pinan Sono Yon is characterised by the dynamic use of ‘double
defence’ movements and foot techniques. Many are quick to point out
that Pinan Sono Yon is from the Kanku.
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
simultaneously the right fist is pulled back to the right side
in the ready punch position and the left fist is positioned
immediately on, and vertical to, the right fist. Without moving
the body or its direction raise the right arm into a Jodan Shuto
Uke position (to the side of the head) and move the left arm
across into a Chudan Shuto Uchi Uke position. Both these
movements are to be executed simultaneously.
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Move the
left foot across turning the body 180° into right Kokutsu Dachi
simultaneously pulling the left fist to the ready punch position
with the right fist positioned on top as previously described.
Without moving the body or its direction raise the left arm into
a Jodan Shuto Uke position and move the right arm across into a
Chudan Shuto Uchi Uke position. Both these movements are to be
executed simultaneously. |
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Move the
left foot at 90°, position the hands by the right ear in the
Juji position, and complete the turn into left Zenkutsu Dachi
and simultaneously block Seiken Juji Gedan Uke (right arm above
left). |
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Move
forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi and block right Morote Chudan
Uchi Uke (the right fist comes from the left shoulder).
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Bring the
left leg into Tsuru Ashi Dachi, move the right fist back to the
ready punch position and place the left fist on top.
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Kick Jodan
Yoko Geri and simultaneously strike left Uraken (the right fist
remains in ready position). |
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Bring the
left foot back into Tsuru Ashi Dachi and open the left fist in
the Shuto position then step down to the left into left Zenkutsu
Dachi. |
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While
turning the hips into the stance, strike right Jodan Hiji Ate,
hitting the open left hand. |
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Lift the
right leg into Tsuru Ashi Dachi, move the left fist back into
the ready punch position with the right fist on top.
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Kick Jodan
Yoko Geri and simultaneously strike right Uraken.
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Bring the
right foot back into Tsuru Ashi Dachi and open the right fist in
the Shuto position then step down to the right into Zenkutsu
Dachi. While turning the hips into the stance, strike left Jodan
Hiji Ate, hitting the open hand.
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Partially
turn the upper body and head 135° to the left retaining the
Zenkutsu Dachi stance, bring the right hand behind the head in
the Shuto position and extend the left arm with the hand open in
a Shuto Jodan cover position so that it is level with your head.
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Complete
the turn into left Zenkutsu Dachi and strike right Gyaku Shuto
Yoko Ganmen Uchi (the strike must not pass across the body's
centre line) and at the same time pull the left hand back so
that it is one fist away from the forehead with the palm facing
away from the body. |
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Kick right
Jodan Mae Geri at 45° with the hands in the same position.
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Pull the
leg back into the Tsuru Ashi Dachi position and cover with left
shotei and prepare to strike with right Uraken.
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Jump at 45°
to the right into Kake Dachi and as you land in Kake Dachi
strike right Uraken shomen Uchi and KIAI. (as you strike
the left hand moves outside the right and returns to the left
ready punch position, closed). |
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From Kake
Dachi turn 135° to the left moving the left foot into left
Zenkutsu Dachi simultaneously execute a slow downwards cross arm
block with the hands closed. |
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Place the
right arm in a Chudan Tsuki position and pull the left fist back
to the ready punch position, kick right Chudan Mae Geri
retaining the hand position as described.
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Move into
right Zenkutsu Dachi and execute Nihon Chudan Tsuki (left and
right). |
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Move the
right leg across 90° to the right (do not bring the feet
together) into right Zenkutsu Dachi and execute a slow downwards
cross arm block with the hands closed.
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Place the
left arm in a Chudan Tsuki position and pull the right fist back
to the ready punch position, kick left Chudan Mae Geri retaining
the hand position as described. |
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Move into
left Zenkutsu Dachi and execute Nihon Chudan Tsuki (right and
left). |
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Move to the
left 45° into left Zenkutsu Dachi and position the arms for
Morote Chudan Uke complete the turn and execute a left Morote
Chudan Uchi Uke block. |
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Move
forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi and block right Morote Chudan
Uchi Uke. |
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Move
forward into left Zenkutsu Dachi and block left Morote Chudan
Uchi Uke. |
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Open both
hands and grab for an imaginary opponent's head to the front.
Pull your hands down, kick right Hiza Geri and KIAI (as
if pulling the opponent's head onto your knee).
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Place the
right foot down next to the left and turn 180° stepping forward
into left Kokutsu Dachi and execute a half Shuto Mawashi Uke.
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Move
forward into right Kokutsu Dachi and execute a Shuto Mawashi
Uke. |
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On the
command "Naore" move the right leg to the left leg into Fudo
Dachi to complete the Kata. |
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