Heian Yondan

Meaning

Heian N° 4

beginner
Description

Heian Yondan begins much like Heian Nidan, but uses open hands. It features more kicks and knife-hand blocks in back stance, and introduces advanced combinations such as high front snap kicks, counterattacks supported by simultaneous blocks, and a knee strike performed while pulling an opponent’s head downward.

Number of counts

21

Number of kiais

2

Number of attacks

18

Number of blocks

14

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