Shotokan Karate: Heian Kata 1-5

Shotokan Karate: Heian Kata 1-5

Season 1
For hundreds of years, self-defense techniques have been handed down from teacher to student through the practice of kata. With this series, you will learn the traditional katas of Shotokan Karate. Each of the five Heian katas are presented with careful attention to detail, demonstrated slowly and with speed, along with close-ups from various angles of the most difficult sequences.
20025 episodesALL
FitnessSpecial InterestSports
Available to buy

Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Shotokan Karate: Heian Shodan- First Kata

    February 1, 2002
    15min
    ALL
    The kata Heian Shodan is the first of five katas in the Heian series. The Heian katas are the most basic katas taught in the Shotokan system, but are also commonly used in other Japanese and Okinawan (called Pinan) systems. Includes introduction, embusen, move by move, breakdown, applications and full speed demonstration. Heian Shodan is essential for beginner and intermediate student.
    Available to buy

  2. S1 E2 - Shotokan Karate: Heian Nidan- Second Kata

    February 1, 2002
    17min
    ALL
    The kata Heian Nidan is the second of five katas in the Heian series. The Heian katas are the most basic katas taught in the Shotokan system, but are also commonly used in other Japanese and Okinawan (called Pinan) systems. Includes introduction, embusen, move by move, breakdown, applications and full speed demonstration. Heian Nidan is essential for beginner and intermediate student.
    Available to buy

  3. S1 E3 - Shotokan Karate: Heian Sandan- Third Kata

    February 1, 2002
    17min
    ALL
    The kata Heian Sandan is the third of five katas in the Heian series. The Heian katas are the most basic katas taught in the Shotokan system, but are also commonly used in other Japanese and Okinawan (called Pinan) systems. Includes introduction, embusen, move by move, breakdown, applications and full speed demonstration. Heian Sandan is essential for beginner and intermediate student.
    Available to buy

  4. S1 E4 - Shotokan Karate: Heian Yondan- Four Kata

    February 1, 2002
    18min
    ALL
    The kata Heian Yondan is the fourth of five katas in the Heian series. The Heian katas are the most basic katas taught in the Shotokan system, but are also commonly used in other Japanese and Okinawan (called Pinan) systems. Includes introduction, embusen, move by move, breakdown, applications and full speed demonstration. Heian Yondan is essential for beginner and intermediate student.
    Available to buy

  5. S1 E5 - Shotokan Karate: Heian Godan- Fifth Kata

    February 1, 2002
    19min
    ALL
    The kata Heian Godan is the fifth of five katas in the Heian series. The Heian katas are the most basic katas taught in the Shotokan system, but are also commonly used in other Japanese and Okinawan (called Pinan) systems. Includes introduction, embusen, move by move, breakdown, applications and full speed demonstration. Heian Godan is essential for beginner and intermediate student.
    Available to buy