Fudoshin Karate Club

Unsu

Attributed to: Aragaki (1840-1918)

Unsu means 'Cloud Hands', the opening technique symbolising the parting of the clouds with the hands. Funakoshi Sensei's calligraphy 'Hatsuun Jin Do' (Parting the clouds, seeking the way) may well have relevance to this movement. The kata seems to move from urgency to serene calmness.

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