Heian Shodan (Heian No.1)
It means peaceful mind, belongs to Shuri-te
from master Itosu school. Heian katas have
been derived from Kosokun Dai kata by master
Itosu. This kata is mostley practiced after
Haian Nidan. Changing direction when executing
a front kick is a particular point to be
learned. The techniques used in this kata
are Hiji sasae uke, Shuto chudan uke, Chudan
yoko uke, and Age uke.
The number of movements is twenty-six,
and the time required is about forty seconds.
This kata is practiced in the seventh kyu
level.
