Battling in four directions incorporating the four principles of float, sink, spit and swallow.
One of the kata demonstrated at the 1867 demo at Ochayagoten? (Chishoukiun) This would imply that this kata was already present on Okinawa before Higashionna travelled to China.
Unique arm bar, over the shoulder punch, and uses open hand sanchin posture.
Depending on angle of opponents head, nukite can be used to force the fleshy part of the thumb against the opponents chin, breaking jaw, or sharply twisting opponents head.
Hands draw together to then separate and pull down. Grab opponents collar and wrench down to jar head forward, opening targets on side and back of neck to be struck by pulling him on to an open hand soto uke as in the kata.
When performing the 45 degree open hand soto uke technique, use the bottom hand to slap into the opponents groin to get him to bend at the waist, weakening his posture prior to the armbar.
Rear bear hug escape differs from seiunchin because the movement implies that one arm is free, as you are able to punch over the shoulder with this hand. By punching over the shoulder and bumping with your hips, you create enough space to turn 180 into the opponent and strike him with teisho as in the kata.
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