Fudoshin Karate Club

Kanku Dai

Attributed to: Itosu (1830-1915) and Matsumura (1796-1889)

Kanku means 'To view the sky'. The opening movement 'looking at the sky' symbolises the universe and the concept of Ku or 'empty' showing the opponent that you bear no weapons.

It is a graceful and powerful kata that was the forerunner to the Heian Kata. Many of the Heian movements and foundations can be clearly seen. This is a mandatory kata for Shodan.

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