Beginners should do THIS for Heian Shodan Shotokan White Belt Kata

Welcome to this Heian Shodan Shotokan Karate Kata Slow Tutorial! In this video, I’ll guide you step-by-step through the Heian Shodan kata, breaking down each movement slowly and clearly so you can follow along with ease.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or a more experienced student refining your technique, this tutorial will help you understand the flow and details of Heian Shodan. I’ll demonstrate the kata from both the Front View and Follow Along perspectives, allowing you to choose the angle that works best for your learning style.

Don’t forget to pause, rewind, and practice as much as you need. Let’s build a strong foundation together as we explore this essential kata in Shotokan Karate!

0:00 Intro
0:30 What moves we need to know
2:06 Starting the kata Front View
3:04 Move 5 (Tetsui)
4:40 Review Move 1 to 9 (First Kiai)
5:38 Move 10-13 (Turning)
6:00 Move 14-17 (The home straight)
6:16 Move 18-21 (Shuto Uke)
7:45 Embusen (Map of the kata)
8:50 Follow Along
10:37 Final tips (Shuto Uke turns)
11:29 Outro

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