Do you practice Heian/Pinan kata?

If you train a popular style like Shotokan, Shito-ryu or Shorin-ryu – you probably do.

Some Korean martial arts also practice them!

In fact, the five Heian/Pinan kata are some of the most commonly taught kata in the world of Karate.

But, here’s the weird thing…

Even though these kata are so common, few people know the REAL meaning and purpose of them!

It’s like a hidden secret.

I’ll explain.

But first, you must meet the mastermind behind it all:

Itosu Anko – The Genius of Heian/Pinan

The Heian/Pinan kata were created by a man named Itosu Anko.

Itosu was born in Okinawa in 1831, as a weak and shy child.

Because of this, he started practicing Karate to strengthen his mind and body.

Luckily, Itosu found one of the greatest masters in Okinawa to be his head sensei – Bushi Matsumura Sokon – a legend in the history of Karate.

Now, fast forward a few years.

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