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Heian
Sandan - Peaceful mind no.3
This is the third Kata in the Heian series and introduces the use of
a new stance, namely Kiba Dachi (horse riding stance). It also continues
the theme
of simultaneous blocking and attacking techniques and demonstrates how
to defend against an attack from behind. Heian Sandan also uses unconventional
footwork and blocks, blocking with the elbows and other body parts, which
may be of assistance when the
hands are unavailable (eg. tied up), and introduces the stomping attack.
The kata has only 20 moves with Kiai's occuring on moves 10 & 20. It
should take approximately 40 seconds to complete.
Heian Sandan
- Bunkai (application)
Each move in a kata has at least one if not several practical
applications (we have chosen just a few of the techniques to demonstrate).
Heian Sandan introduces another wrist escape and also shows us stomping
and throwing techniques.
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Bunkai
-Moves 1-3
Having blocked your opponents punch he then procedes
to grab your wrist. Rotate your forearm down wards as you attack the
thumb of your opponent with the upward motion of the opposite forearm.
then
block his next punch as you deliver a hammer fist strike to his floating
rib.
Bunkai
-Moves 8 & 9 Your opponent grabs your wrist and rotates it anti-clockwise.
As your arm rotates turn your body to accomodate the motion as and pull
yourself towards your attacker. As you complete the 360 deg turn deliver
a hammer fist strike to the jaw or ribs of your opponent.
Bunkai
-Moves 14 & 15
As your opponent punches Stomp on his foot as you deflect
his attack with your elbow. Then deliver a backfist strike to the bridge
of his nose.
Bunkai -Move 20
As your opponent attacks you from behind elbow him in
the abdomen as you grab his gi. Grab hold of him then using the momentum
of your body shift to your right as you pull him over your hip.
Heian
Sandan - Peaceful mind no.3
