Heian Yondan


Kote-uke, Kosa-uke, Hiji sasae uke, and simultaneous blocking and the front kick can be learned from this kata. For example, after having made a front kick, execute back fist strike. It is necessary to have excellent balance in the cross-leg stance (Kosa-dachi). The number of movements is twenty-eight, and the time required is about forty seconds. This kata is practiced in the fifth kyu level.