I trained in traditional Shotokan Karate for 27 years, and find your instruction classic, valid and strong. Thanks for carrying it forward in a media-savvy way.
I've been struggling with this kata for like 6 months because I couldnt get the elbow block right but thanks to you I feel like I have improved on it better than those 6 months
@@KarateDojowaKu Can you give me tips on how to skip a belt in my karate class this boy in my karate class skipped 3 belts and I’m trying to catch up 😅
Ian Abernathy is great. Although I suggest taking a look at Maasaki Taira, Seiu Oyata and an Okinawan named Kuba as to compare Bunkai as the Okinawans traditionally do it.
very different to the "everything is a strike or block" as taught in most shotokan places these days. Heian Sandan actually deals with very close range techniques, I have heard it described as a grappling kata.
I like your demonstration videos. You are very clear in your explanations and your videos are very well produced. It is fun for me to see explanations from a slightly different tradition. One day, probably in the ‘90s, I was walking from the staff office into the hallway and someone came unexpectedly from my right. Immediately my hands began to move simultaneously in Ude Uke (sweeping Jodan protecting my face) and Gedan Barai (sweeping Judan protecting my centerline) motions with open hands. I thought, “Where in the hell did THAT come from?” After I had had the same physical reaction to unexpected close Ma encounters a couple of more times, I realized that my body had slightly reinterpreted the double block from Heian Sandan. Experiment with that and I’ll think you’ll find it a handy self defense interpretation. The moves at the end of the Kata with the turn with elbow and fist attacks I have reinterpreted a couple of times as my understanding deepened. I first learned that you are being grabbed from behind at the end of the Oizuki and the following moves are a response to that. For the longest time, I couldn’t figure the moves out with the grab from behind. As I, in turn, began to teach the Kata, I tried to find the answer. Practicing by myself one day, the “light came on”. It IS a grab from behind! When you move your left leg to the right and turn, it becomes a THROW, supported by your left elbow. Try working on that with an Uke and see what you think. I think that is one of Karate’s hidden throws.
I'm usually the uke (hope I spelt that right), it's nice to see someone else flinch like I do when a fist comes flying to the face, or grimace when an elbow or fist gets you in the mid-section. Great breakdown of the kata and bunkai.
I'm looking to regrade in November at 5th Kyu. I came from Go Kan Ryu (Over 20 years ago and I've just started training again) but now I'm taking Shotokan classes and training at home. Your videos have helped me so much. Thank you kindly :)
Thanks for your videos and tips! They’re a great supplement to in-person training at my dojo. I love how clearly you explain each move. Greetings from Canada! 🇨🇦
My next kata for grading! Some really useful tips. Thank you sensei. Also my daughter (9) always turns as she lifts the knee as you mentioned not to do. I will show her this video. Oss!
Excellent tutorial, it helped me to eliminate some errors that were taking away my speed in the turns, keep it up!!! it helps us a lot, greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina Oss
Nice quality video as usual! I would have a lot of comments and suggestions on this Kata, but it would take too much space here. Wish i was in Japan to talk to you or you were in the U.S.. Thanks!!
Amazing! and it is kinda same as Kyokushin's pinan(same chinese letter as Heian 平安) sono san! but FASTER! probably I heard Mas Oyama learned Shotokan and Goju ryu. He probably renewaled Shotokan kata. anyway I love the movements of Shotokan
At the end of this month I have my test to my green belt. :D Thank you for this video. But I have a question. What company of karate gi is this? It looks very nice.
Thank you for posting all of the katas. Can you please do a tutorial/ tips on how to perform the three kiba dachi steps in the middle of the kata? These are very tricky. Thank you. OSSS
Marvelous demonstration! I do Kyokushin so for us this is Pinan Sono San. There are only a few differences between Heian Sandan and Pinan Sono San. I like seeing different was of doing things. That is what makes karate interesting.
I graded on this one last december, and since then I have been sick and training has been down, and whatever, and now I have a problem recalling it ... But I think the version we do has a moon kick in it. It is fun looking att different styles and substyles doing the same kata.
Konnichiwa; latest version of JKA is slightly different. Also the Bunkai (of course there are multiple ways to interpret Kata but) the latest one (taught by Oishi sensei 9Dan JKA) is different. I see that other shotokan associations keep with the older versions. I lived in your Country for some months in 2013 and almost traveled all by train and bicycle. I was earning money to try to go next year (mainly to Shonan area) however I do not want to go with all that tourist (I do not go to a place with a tourist mind or point of view) if the Olympic games will be next year... Problem may be that the prices will rise too. Anyway; could be good if I go to train a few times with you. I understand Spanish; English, Portuguese and a bit of Japanese. Arigatou gozaimasu.
I like the performance of the Kata! Great stability and strength. However, you should really check out Iain Abernathy for Bunkai... The bunkai you showed lacks realistic application and cannot be used in self-defense (or Kumite). Then why should it be called Bunkai?
Is it important to end at the same position as you start? I wondering hw I shall do this? Now I have watching your video and it seems that your are also a half step too much... but I guess thise right, isn't it?
It's best if you can go back to the same position! Be careful of the length of your stance! If you need any more help DM on Instagram! instagram.com/karate_dojo_waku/
Minor question, pivots on heal vs ball of toes in the Kata or otherwise. I use both but often balls of my toes more so to sustain balance and momentum during transition, on my heal I don't feel as balanced going forward esp. Could be just me, what is your reasoning may I ask? No wrong answers either really I can see, more curious if a preference?
hmmm this is only on the surface...but it's not the real bunkai. Iain Abernethy and Vince Morris are perhaps the best ones to look up for the actual bunkai for reality based attacks.
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I trained in traditional Shotokan Karate for 27 years, and find your instruction classic, valid and strong. Thanks for carrying it forward in a media-savvy way.
I've been struggling with this kata for like 6 months because I couldnt get the elbow block right but thanks to you I feel like I have improved on it better than those 6 months
The best HEIAN SANDAN Tutorial I`ve ever seen on TH-cam!
Helps me a lot!!!
Thanx a lot, Sensei!
Oss!
No problem! Thanks for checking it out!
@@KarateDojowaKu Can you give me tips on how to skip a belt in my karate class this boy in my karate class skipped 3 belts and I’m trying to catch up 😅
@@saraadam6872 you need to find another dojo ASAP.
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I don't know if you've ever heard of him, but if not I'd recommend Iain Abernethy. He's a wado-ryu stylist from England and his specialty is bunkai.
Didier Lupo is also great. By the way, I think Sensei Ian also practice Shotokan... And yes, concerning bunkai, I think he´s the best!
Thanks for the information!
@@danilodibujo Thanks for the information!
Ian Abernathy is great. Although I suggest taking a look at Maasaki Taira, Seiu Oyata and an Okinawan named Kuba as to compare Bunkai as the Okinawans traditionally do it.
very different to the "everything is a strike or block" as taught in most shotokan places these days. Heian Sandan actually deals with very close range techniques, I have heard it described as a grappling kata.
I like your demonstration videos. You are very clear in your explanations and your videos are very well produced. It is fun for me to see explanations from a slightly different tradition. One day, probably in the ‘90s, I was walking from the staff office into the hallway and someone came unexpectedly from my right. Immediately my hands began to move simultaneously in Ude Uke (sweeping Jodan protecting my face) and Gedan Barai (sweeping Judan protecting my centerline) motions with open hands. I thought, “Where in the hell did THAT come from?” After I had had the same physical reaction to unexpected close Ma encounters a couple of more times, I realized that my body had slightly reinterpreted the double block from Heian Sandan. Experiment with that and I’ll think you’ll find it a handy self defense interpretation. The moves at the end of the Kata with the turn with elbow and fist attacks I have reinterpreted a couple of times as my understanding deepened. I first learned that you are being grabbed from behind at the end of the Oizuki and the following moves are a response to that. For the longest time, I couldn’t figure the moves out with the grab from behind. As I, in turn, began to teach the Kata, I tried to find the answer. Practicing by myself one day, the “light came on”. It IS a grab from behind! When you move your left leg to the right and turn, it becomes a THROW, supported by your left elbow. Try working on that with an Uke and see what you think. I think that is one of Karate’s hidden throws.
I'm usually the uke (hope I spelt that right), it's nice to see someone else flinch like I do when a fist comes flying to the face, or grimace when an elbow or fist gets you in the mid-section. Great breakdown of the kata and bunkai.
I'm looking to regrade in November at 5th Kyu. I came from Go Kan Ryu (Over 20 years ago and I've just started training again) but now I'm taking Shotokan classes and training at home. Your videos have helped me so much. Thank you kindly :)
Getting my green belt tmrw and my sensei only showed me how to do heian sandal once and ofc I forgot everything, this reallly helped!
I love Shotokan and you are helping lot's of us. Greatings from Greenland.
Sensai: heain kata
Everyone: heian showdan
Me: heian sandan
Everyone: *dirty look
Me: heinan godan
Everyone: even dirtier look :P
better than taki showdan lmao
Thanks for your videos and tips! They’re a great supplement to in-person training at my dojo. I love how clearly you explain each move. Greetings from Canada! 🇨🇦
I appreciate the bunkai discussion! The Pinan kata might be the most different from my Wado Ryu training.
Yes but don't forget he is only explaining the more harmless childrens bunkai.
My next kata for grading! Some really useful tips. Thank you sensei. Also my daughter (9) always turns as she lifts the knee as you mentioned not to do. I will show her this video. Oss!
No problem! Thanks for checking it out!
I like that we were shown the application of the moves not just the moves.
Excellent tutorial, it helped me to eliminate some errors that were taking away my speed in the turns, keep it up!!! it helps us a lot, greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina Oss
Nice quality video as usual! I would have a lot of comments and suggestions on this Kata, but it would take too much space here. Wish i was in Japan to talk to you or you were in the U.S.. Thanks!!
Why don't you come check out my online lesson? I offer free trials, so I would love to see you there. karateintokyo.com
I like that you put the bunki with this. Easy to absorb
Amazing how the camera seemed to circle all the way around from back to front.
Thanks for mentioning that!
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this is very good explanation for the kata I had trouble with when I was learning it.
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Amazing! and it is kinda same as Kyokushin's pinan(same chinese letter as Heian 平安) sono san! but FASTER! probably I heard Mas Oyama learned Shotokan and Goju ryu. He probably renewaled Shotokan kata. anyway I love the movements of Shotokan
Thanks, that helped me to get 9\10 in the karate exam.
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Awsome sensei.This is my favorite kata when i was a white belt
Nice! Haha how do you have my photo
@@KarateDojowaKu Because i love your photo
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At the end of this month I have my test to my green belt. :D Thank you for this video. But I have a question. What company of karate gi is this? It looks very nice.
Thank you for posting all of the katas. Can you please do a tutorial/ tips on how to perform the three kiba dachi steps in the middle of the kata? These are very tricky. Thank you. OSSS
Thank you very much sir for this tutorial & proper basics 😎😍👌
❤ From India 🇮🇳
thank you you helped me with a question for my strip exam
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Mashaallah, you are amazing! Greetings from UAE. Arigato! :)
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Hi sensei , you are presentation very clear &useful..
Thank you so much.
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Thanks for the great tips!! Hopefully I will do well in my grading
My favorite kata since I was beginner 😍 what a flashback in this kata 😊
thanks for that great heian sandan tutorial!
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Very helpful, great video!
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Karate is one of my passions I am studying videos ready for when I start up again
Really useful stuff. I think I’m gonna watch some more of you’re videos!
Marvelous demonstration! I do Kyokushin so for us this is Pinan Sono San. There are only a few differences between Heian Sandan and Pinan Sono San. I like seeing different was of doing things. That is what makes karate interesting.
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Its very nice as it is not mirrored and we can see both back and front sides
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Very good explanation.
Tks from Brasil.
Oss!
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Hey bro thanks 😊🙏 for getting me orange belt and also you got a new subscriber
Very good explanations. Thanks a lot Senseï.
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Ngl i would probably be intimadeted just by that hand block thing you did in the begining
Thank you...greetings from cali, colombia.
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Brilliant video. I’ve just graded and this was my kata. Just moved up to green belt but will be using some of the advice given here
Good luck!
I graded on this one last december, and since then I have been sick and training has been down, and whatever, and now I have a problem recalling it ... But I think the version we do has a moon kick in it. It is fun looking att different styles and substyles doing the same kata.
Merci Sensei !
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Great, i will practical about double uke..
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Hi
I was just wondering what style of karate do you do?
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Excelent! 👏👏👏
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Konnichiwa; latest version of JKA is slightly different. Also the Bunkai (of course there are multiple ways to interpret Kata but) the latest one (taught by Oishi sensei 9Dan JKA) is different.
I see that other shotokan associations keep with the older versions.
I lived in your Country for some months in 2013 and almost traveled all by train and bicycle.
I was earning money to try to go next year (mainly to Shonan area) however I do not want to go with all that tourist (I do not go to a place with a tourist mind or point of view) if the Olympic games will be next year...
Problem may be that the prices will rise too.
Anyway; could be good if I go to train a few times with you. I understand Spanish; English, Portuguese and a bit of Japanese.
Arigatou gozaimasu.
That’ll be great! I will see you next year!
@@KaptainCanuck as I mentioned: JKA.
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Thank u so much ☺️
Your videos r great
I'm improving much better ❤️☺️
Excellent job!
Thanks for checking it out!
Dear grate master, absolutely useful video....
Thank you! Very well explained and good video to capture the movements
Oss
Amazing sensei. Greeting from indonesia. Onegeshimasu
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Don’t you have to look back with the last two techniques?
That's for Pinan, but not in Shotokan!
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im surprised i knew all of these, nice
also my sensei's interpretation is mostly that people are grabbing you
He is correct, it is a close range kata.
Thank you very much Sensei, this is very important to learn bunkai...
I like the performance of the Kata! Great stability and strength. However, you should really check out Iain Abernathy for Bunkai... The bunkai you showed lacks realistic application and cannot be used in self-defense (or Kumite). Then why should it be called Bunkai?
Thanks for the information!
Is it important to end at the same position as you start? I wondering hw I shall do this? Now I have watching your video and it seems that your are also a half step too much... but I guess thise right, isn't it?
It's best if you can go back to the same position! Be careful of the length of your stance! If you need any more help DM on Instagram! instagram.com/karate_dojo_waku/
In Shotokan of KUGB we are taught the knee to the opposite shoulder I can’t quite work out if that is what you’re aiming for as well?
That is when doing the second half.
Gracias maestro.
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Minor question, pivots on heal vs ball of toes in the Kata or otherwise. I use both but often balls of my toes more so to sustain balance and momentum during transition, on my heal I don't feel as balanced going forward esp. Could be just me, what is your reasoning may I ask? No wrong answers either really I can see, more curious if a preference?
I'd like to see the bunkai for the last part of the kata though
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@@KarateDojowaKu thank you :)
Are you sure about the "double block" application? Why do you hit only with one fist? What is the second fist for?
Iian Abernethy (I cant spell his name) has videos about the bunkai
Now that's a quality tutorial..
Are your shoulders relaxed?
Excelente, gracias
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Muito obrigado! Você é um ótimo professor.👏👏👏🤩😍🇧🇷
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你很好。 兄弟！👍👍 💪💪
Sir please upload slow motion for this kata..oash..
You are a great teacher, what about better.
Thanks 🙏 for this video sensei OSU!
Grazie! Bravissimo!
Osh... I Like Heian shodan Kata
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Thank you 🙏🏻
Awesome keep on going
O wow you are an excellemt sensei!
hi..your style is Shotokan?
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@@KarateDojowaKu okay,noted
Heian San Dan Dan Kata is excellent and strong fortitude
00:05 your ki was disrupting the video feed.
Sir Oss
Thank you so much for this video
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OSS sir which your country sir
Japan!
Thanks
Gostei bastante! Oss.
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Very Good!
Oss
Thanks a lot Sensei!!!
Must be the 3rd kata ?
5th
Depends on how you count which kata is the first
If you count heian shodan as the first then heian sandan should be the 3rd
Starting from taikyoko shodan will place it around 4th to 6th
Thank you so much
Excellent.
Love it!
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Good training
Oss sensei 🙏
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Bravo Spieghi Bene ottimo 👍
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Pls add last kata🥋
Brilliant! Well done.
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Second part of the kata, to nothing, I was taught forward punch and a sweeping kick. Japan and Canada different. But Still Learn truth .
Awesome! Keep it up. OSU.
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amazing
Very similar to my style
What style do you practice?
hmmm this is only on the surface...but it's not the real bunkai. Iain Abernethy and Vince Morris are perhaps the best ones to look up for the actual bunkai for reality based attacks.
Thanks for your insight!
This kata is orange balte in sito ryu karate all so plz teel me form nepal ❤