Heian Godan (Heian No.5)
Performing reverse punch (Giaku-zuki) in
cat-leg stance (Neko ashi dachi); blocking
the opponent's punch and grabbing his wrist;
downward block (Gedan barai) in back stance
(Kokutsu dachi); are executed in this kata.
In some Shitoryo schools, this kata is practiced
before Heian Yodan.
The number of movements is twenty, and
the time required is thirty-five seconds.
This kata is practiced in the fourth kyu
level.
