Kata name

Heian Shodan.

Grade level

Foundation kata. Confirm exact grading level with the dojo syllabus.

Embusen

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Main stances

• zenkutsu-dachi
• kokutsu-dachi

Main techniques

• gedan-barai
• oi-zuki
• age-uke
• shuto-uke

Rhythm

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Bunkai ideas

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Personal corrections

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Video references

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Practice log

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