Chinte

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The kata Chinte is a versatile kata featuring techniques which are effective without requiring a great deal of strength. This is possible mainly through the use of a variety of hand positions used to deliver strikes to vulnerable targets. Because less power is required to be effective with the many techniques in Chinte, this kata is useful for smaller people and women. This kata is one of the most difficult and advanced kata practiced in the Shotokan style of karate.

The kata is demonstrated by Sensei Anita Bendickson.

The video includes:

Introduction and Embusen:
The kata is shown slowly with a general description of the main points. The kata is then demonstrated with the help of animated computer graphics so you can learn the “embusen” (performance line).

Move by Move:
Next the kata is demonstrated close up with verbal explanations to allow the student to follow along.

Detailed Breakdown:
The most difficult aspects of each kata are then demonstrated from a variety of angles, along with an explanation of the fine points of the movements.  Kata applications (bunkai) are also included.

Full Speed Demonstration:
Sensei Bendickson demonstrates the kata with the correct speed and tempo.