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  Pinan 1-5

  Pinan 1-5

  The Pinan kata were created by Itosu Anko (and others). The forms came into the Kai from Thomas S.H. Young adopting the forms from Bobby Lowe of Kyokushinkai Karate. This video gives insights and interpretation of the forms based on concepts and principles of Kosho Shorei Ryu.

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  Pinan 1-5 #2

  Pinan 1-5 #2

  The Pinan kata were created by Itosu Anko (and others). The forms came into the Kai from Thomas S.H. Young adopting the forms from Bobby Lowe of Kyokushinkai Karate. This video revisits and interprets the forms based on concepts and principles of Kosho Shorei Ryu.

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  Nekobuto

  Nekobuto

  Nekobuto - Cat dance forms. Created by James Mitose. Taught to Robert Trias and Thomas S.H. Young. Given the name out of respect for Gogen Yamaguchi of Japanese Goju-ryu Karate. Robert Trias taught the forms to Bruce Juchnik. The forms emphasize low stances, kicking and double strikes.