14.12 Pinan Sono Go
Pinan Sono Go is the last Kata in the Pinan group.
Pinan Sono Go is practised in order to unite several of the core aspects of
Karate. In particular:
Defence of Jodan, Chudan and Gedan areas. Seizing and countering
an opponents attack.
Counters quickly followed with change of direction (in
order to face next opponent).
Use of jump, parry and counter (Tai Sabaki) techniques
in conjunction with Nagashi (flowing) techniques.
The execution of this Kata places high emphasis on
rhythm and timing. The Kata focuses particularly on the principles of flowing
steps in conjunction with the execution of high speed techniques.
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, block left Chudan Uchi Uke and punch right Chudan
Gyaku Tsuki.
Turning 90° return the left foot into Heisoku Dachi
simultaneously the right fist is pulled slowly back to the ready punch position
(across the body) with the left fist placed on top of the right.
Move the right foot across and turn 90° into right
Kokutsu Dachi and block right Chudan Uchi Uke and punch left Chudan Gyaku
Tsuki.
Turning 90° return the right foot into Heisoku Dachi simultaneously
the left fist is pulled slowly back to the ready punch position (across the
body) with the right fist placed on top of the left.
Move forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi and block right
Chudan Morote Uchi Uke.
Move forward into left Zenkutsu Dachi and block Seiken
Juji Gedan Uke (the block is executed from the Juji position from the right
ear).
Pull both arms back towards the chest, arms crossed
fists closed, then drive them up into Shuto Juji Uke (left arm under right).
Execute a twisting movement with both hands, pull the
right hand back to the ready punch position and position the left hand in
either a block or hook position.
Move forward into right Zenkutsu Dachi, punch right
Chudan Oi Tsuki and KIAI simultaneously pulling the left hand back closed to
the ready punch position (as if pulling someone towards you).
Turn 180° blocking right leg Teisoku Uke and prepare
to block Gedan Barai (the leg block is executed as if being attacked from
behind and the left hand covers the groin).
Place the right foot down into Kiba Dachi and block
Gedan Barai. Turn your head 180° to the left, quickly bring the right palm in front of your face to cover
with Shotei; the left hand is positioned under the right arm, palm
open horizontal to the floor.
Bring the left hand slowly from under the right arm
pit and strike haishu at approximately head height, simultaneously pulling the
right hand back closed to the ready punch position.
Using the right foot strike your left hand with
Teisoku Uke.
Return the right leg and simultaneously strike the
left hand with Jodan Hiji Ate.
Continue the movement by jumping into Kake Dachi and
block with right Chudan Morote Uchi Uke.
Retaining the Kake Dachi position, punch at a 60°
angle upwards keeping the left hand touching the right arm.
Turn your head 180° to the front and step into a
stance similar to Kokutsu Dachi (all these movements are executed in fast
succession).
Ensure the hips remain still to enable the punch to
stay at the same angle; raise up onto the balls of your feet.
Take a small step forward with the left foot, then
pulling both fists back to the ready punch position, simultaneously leap into the air turning 90°
to the left, as you land into a low Kake Dachi you block Seiken Juji Uke and
KIAI (left arm under right).
Move the right foot across and turn 90° into right
Zenkutsu Dachi and block right Chudan Morote Uke.
Move the left foot at 45° to the right, pivoting on the
right foot and move into a position in preparation for Zenkutsu Dachi (i.e.
reverse Zenkutsu Dachi). As you make this turn you simultaneously block left
Shuto Gedan Uke and the right hand is brought up to the right ear (but not
touching) with the fingers pointing downwards, palm towards the face (the top
hand should be positioned so that when you face 45° to an opponent the hand
should not be visible).
Turn the hips into left Zenkutsu Dachi and strike Ura
Kote to the groin, the left hand, palm inwards, comes up to the right ear; as
you turn the hips into Kiba Dachi, turn the right hand and pull it back and
extend it fully upwards above the right shoulder with the fist closed,
simultaneously block left Gedan Barai and keep the head facing the direction of
the block.
Retaining the arm positions bring the left foot to the
right into Musubi Dachi.
Look 45° to the right and move into a
"reverse" Zenkutsu Dachi simultaneously block right Shuto Gedan Uke
and the left hand is brought up to the side of the head (as previously
described).
Turn the hips into right Zenkutsu Dachi and strike Ura
Kote to the groin the right hand, palm inwards, comes up to the left ear; as
you turn the hips into Kiba Dachi turn the left hand and pull it back and
extend it fully upwards above the left shoulder fist closed, simultaneously
block right Gedan Barai and keep the head facing the direction of the block.
On the command "Naore" move the left leg to
the right leg into Fudo Dachi to complete the Kata.