Annanko Kata Part 3 – Light from the South | Kimura Shukokai Breakdown

This is the final installment in my three-part breakdown of Annanko, one of the most important katas in our Kimura Shukokai lineage. In this video, I continue to demonstrate the elements of the remainder of the kata to show how Annanko’s karate body mechanics express power, precision, and efficiency — the hallmarks of Kimura’s evolved technique.

I began my Shukokai training in 1974 in Zimbabwe under Sensei Des Botes, 5th Dan, and later became one of the few direct Uchi Deshi of Sensei Shigeru Kimura in Hackensack, New Jersey. In my years living and training under him, I learned subtle details of his technique, deep internal mechanics that can be difficult to see.

My goal in this series is to preserve the integrity of this kata and share it in the way I was taught: with respect, accuracy, and attention to the details that truly matter.

If you're studying Annanko, learning Shukokai, or simply seeking deeper understanding in your karate, I hope this video helps bring clarity and inspiration to your training.

👉 Watch Part 1 here:    • Annanko Kata: Light from the South – Kimur...  

👉 Watch Part 2 here:    • Annanko Kata Part 2: Light from the South ...  

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VIDEO LINK:    • Annanko Kata Part 3 – Light from the South...