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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