| |
Heian means "peaceful mind". This kata is the
fourthof five introductory kata, developed by
Yasutsune Itosu (one of Gichin Funakoshi's instructors).
Although scholars do not agree on how the Heian
kata were created, it is commonly stated that
all are derived in some part from the higher level
kata Kanku-dai. Funakoshi, (or Itosu) created
the Heian series of kata for introduction into
the public high school curriculum, removing or
de-emphasizing some of the more dangerous techniques
found in the advanced kata. This was done at the
beginning of the 20th century.
Professional narration coupled with full and
slow motion, split screen instruction. Download
or order on CD.
|