Kata Video Tutorial Number 5 Heian yondan is the fourth kata in the heian series, of which there are 5 kata. This shotokan kata, in most shotokan dojo, is the required kata when testing for 5th kyu (purple belt), although some shotokan organisations have a slightly different grading system. Heian yondan has juji uke (x block), simultaneous double open handed strikes and blocks, kosa dachi (cross legged stance) is used for the first time, kakiwake (v block), hisa geri (knee attack) and a total of five kicks/knee attacks.

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