14.11 Pinan Sono Yon
The flow of Pinan Sono Yon is characterised by the
dynamic use of ‘double defence’ movements and foot techniques. Many are quick
to point out that Pinan Sono Yon is from the Kanku.
Steps
Begin the Kata in Fudo Dachi.
On the command "Yoi" move into the Yoi
stance.
On the command "Hajime" move the left foot
at 90° into Kokutsu Dachi simultaneously the right fist is pulled back to the
right side in the ready punch position and the left fist is positioned
immediately on, and vertical to,
the right fist. Without moving the body or its
direction raise the right arm into a Jodan Shuto Uke position (to the side of
the head) and move the left arm across into a Chudan Shuto Uchi Uke position.
Both these movements are to be executed simultaneously.
Move the left foot across turning the body 180° into
right Kokutsu Dachi simultaneously pulling the left fist to the ready punch
position with the right fist positioned on top as previously described. Without
moving the body or its direction raise the left arm into a Jodan Shuto Uke
position and move the right arm across into a Chudan Shuto Uchi Uke position.
Both these movements are to be executed simultaneously.
Move the left foot at 90°, position the hands by the
right ear in the Juji position, and complete the turn into left Zenkutsu Dachi
and simultaneously block Seiken Juji Gedan Uke (right arm above left).
Move forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi and block right
Morote Chudan Uchi Uke (the right fist comes from the left shoulder).
Bring the left leg into Tsuru Ashi Dachi, move the
right fist back to the ready punch position and place the left fist on top.
Kick Jodan Yoko Geri and simultaneously strike left
Uraken (the right fist remains in ready position).
Bring the left foot back into Tsuru Ashi Dachi and
open the left fist in the Shuto position then step down to the left into left
Zenkutsu Dachi.
While turning the hips into the stance, strike right
Jodan Hiji Ate, hitting the open left hand.
Lift the right leg into Tsuru Ashi Dachi, move the
left fist back into the ready punch position with the right fist on top.
Kick Jodan Yoko Geri and simultaneously strike right
Uraken.
Bring the right foot back into Tsuru Ashi Dachi and
open the right fist in the Shuto position then step down to the right into Zenkutsu Dachi. While turning
the hips into the stance, strike left Jodan Hiji Ate, hitting the open hand.
Partially turn the upper body and head 135° to the
left retaining the Zenkutsu Dachi stance, bring the right hand behind the head in the Shuto position
and extend the left arm with the hand open in a Shuto Jodan cover position so
that it is level with your head.
Complete the turn into left Zenkutsu Dachi and strike
right Gyaku Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi (the strike must not pass across the body's centre line) and
at the same time pull the left hand back so that it is one fist away from the
forehead with the palm facing away from the body.
Kick right Jodan Mae Geri at 45° with the hands in the
same position.
Pull the leg back into the Tsuru Ashi Dachi position
and cover with left shotei and prepare to strike with right Uraken.
Jump at 45° to the right into Kake Dachi and as you
land in Kake Dachi strike right Uraken shomen Uchi and KIAI. (as you strike the
left hand moves outside the right and returns to the left ready punch position,
closed).
From Kake Dachi turn 135° to the left moving the left
foot into left Zenkutsu Dachi simultaneously execute a slow downwards cross arm
block with the hands closed.
Place the right arm in a Chudan Tsuki position and
pull the left fist back to the ready punch position, kick right Chudan Mae Geri
retaining the hand position as described.
Move into right Zenkutsu Dachi and execute Nihon
Chudan Tsuki (left and right).
Move the right leg across 90° to the right (do not
bring the feet together) into right Zenkutsu Dachi and execute a slow downwards
cross arm block with the hands closed.
Place the left arm in a Chudan Tsuki position and pull
the right fist back to the ready punch position, kick left Chudan Mae Geri
retaining the hand position as described.
Move into left Zenkutsu Dachi and execute Nihon Chudan
Tsuki (right and left).
Move to the left 45° into left Zenkutsu Dachi and position
the arms for Morote Chudan Uke complete the turn and execute a left Morote
Chudan Uchi Uke block.
Move forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi and block right
Morote Chudan Uchi Uke.
Move forward into left Zenkutsu Dachi and block left
Morote Chudan Uchi Uke.
Open both hands and grab for an imaginary opponent's
head to the front. Pull your hands down, kick right Hiza Geri and KIAI (as if
pulling the opponent's head onto your knee).
Place the right foot down next to the left and turn
180° stepping forward into left Kokutsu Dachi and execute a half Shuto Mawashi
Uke.
Move forward into right Kokutsu Dachi and execute a
Shuto Mawashi Uke.
On the command "Naore" move the right leg to
the left leg into Fudo Dachi to complete the Kata.