Shotokan Heian Godan
From time to time, I will post kata video from various styles so we can discuss the similarities and differences.
This is a fine example of Italian Shotkan champion Luca Valdesi. For you Shaolin Kempo Karate students, you will see the similarities in movement to our Five Pinan.
Being Shotokan, it is by nature more rigid and linear in technique. Yet Mr. Valdesi is powerful and explosive in his execution. This is a big part of why Grandmaster Villari values karate as a foundation of his art.
Tags: Kata, Master Mark Grupposo, Shaolin Kempo Karate, Shotokan