Dec 13, 2010 · Ji'in, Jion, and Jitte form a group of kata used in Shotokan and other karate styles, beginning with the same characteristic kamae of the left hand covering the right, which …

May 18, 2005 · Jion, The form Jion is usually done by 5th Dan and is approximately 300 years old, and was named after the founder Jion , a Buddhist Saint. The animal representation is …

Feb 20, 2012 · I picked Jion, Ge-Beak and Koryo because they are the 1st dan BB forms (under GM Kim Jion was a 3rd dan form but I learned it as a 1st dan) that we can compare.

Jan 16, 2010 · If you have them at what ranks do you learn chil sung il ro through chil sung chil ro? what ranks do you learn yuk ro cho dan through yuk ro yuk dan? and how do you divide up …

Dec 28, 2025 · After studying JKD for a number of years, I have returned to my roots and started studying karate again...Im rediscovering the heian katas and looking at different Shotokan …

Dec 6, 2006 · In my school we only have first and second degree forms. To test for third, you can do whatever form you want. I'm choosing my second degree forms now. Here is a list of our …

Ok, kata Jion, that one’s different already from before it start, by doing a proper 拱手 salutation, then when the action is on there are palm heel strikes [to kidneys/liver] done sideways, there …

Sep 29, 2021 · If my opponent is a Shotokan dude who goes with Jion, Sochin, or another "strength based" kata, then I can work with Nijushiho, Chinte, or even Jitte. He also mentioned …

Dec 11, 2010 · I know this is asking for generalities, but how does Okinawan Goju Ryu compare to Japanese Goju Ryu, specifically from the YAMAGUCHI Gogen Sensei lineage? I asked …

May 31, 2025 · Mmm, Pinan katas are a creation from Kanku/Kushanku, Jion and possible Bassai/Passai katas, purely an Okinawan creation, however individual techniques or short …