From Goju-ryu, it is a Kata with no kicks and introduces reinforced blocking and punching elbow strikes.  Taught to Shimabuku by Chojun Miyagi.

PHASES OF LEARNING KATA

ARA-KEZURI (Beginning) - Learning the proper sequence and form.

NAKA-KEZURI (MIDDLE) - Combining the sequence and form into one. A question and answer period.

HOSO-KEZURI (TOP) - Knowing proper sequence as you perfect your techniques while adding power and spirit to your Kata.  "BUNKAI".

SHIAGE (HAVING REACHED THE TOP) - Having the knowledge and skill to teach other students.

As we make a transition to our set position consider the possibilities of the moves as applicable bunkai. Here Sensei Dalton (right) and Sensei Burrell demonstrate two possible applications against a punch. The first application is a punch to the back of the attackers hand and the second is a deflection block.

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Seisan:	Seiuchin:
01.  Wedge block	01.  3rd breathing technique
02.  ''x" block	02.  elbow
03.  3rd chicken head block	03.  2nd Low block
04.  1st  block punch punch kick punch	04.  2nd Low block
05.  2nd block punch punch kick punch	05.  2nd archer block
06.  1st Seiuchin middle block	06.  back Fist
07.  2nd Seiuchin middle block	07.  2nd Low block
08.  3rd Seiuchin middle block	08.  2nd Low block
09.  4th Seiuchin middle block	09.  2nd Elbow strike
10.  catch and break	10.  break
Naihachi:	Wansu:
01.  set after elbow	01.  reverse punch to 45
02.  backfist	02.  reverse punch at  45
03.  block	03.  reverse punch at  45
04.  hammer fist	04.  double block
05.  double punch	05.  throw
06.  set after elbow	06.  Knee punch
07.  backfist	07.  Knee punch
08.  hammer fist	08.  2nd double punch and retraction
09.  double punch	09.  Kumi
10.  Kumi
Chinto:	Kusanku:
01.  Cross body punch	01.  Kumi
02.  double block	02.  Left block prior to turn
03.  2nd double block	03.  Punch prior to turn
04.  Kumi	04.  Punch in Zenkutsudachi
05.  Elbow Smash	05.  Standing punch
06.  Double block down	06.  Standing punch
07.  Spin low block	07.  Kneeling elbow
08.  Double block down	08.  Kneeling elbow
09.  Double punch	09.  4th Kumi then Set
10.  2nd Low block	10.  Block punch punch
11.  Block punch punch
12.  Elbow strike
13.  Nukite palm strike
14.  Double block
15.  ''x" Set
16.  Block punch punch
17.  Finish
Kusanku Sai	Sunsu
01.  Block punch punch	01.  Kumi
02.  Set	02.  Left block prior to turn
03.  Nukite palm strike	03.  Punch prior to turn
04.  Nukite	04.  Punch in Zenkutsudachi
05.  Triple Nukite	05.  Standing punch
06.  2nd Clear	06.  Standing punch
07.  Wedge Block	07.  Kneeling elbow
08.  Set	08.  Kneeling elbow
09.  3rd Elbow	09.  4th Kumi then Set
10.  3rd Elbow	10.  Block punch punch
11.  3rd Elbow	11.  Block punch punch
12.  Spinning Elbow	12.  Elbow strike
13.  Throw	13.  Nukite palm strike
14.  Punch	14.  Double block
15.  Punch	15.  ''X" Set
16.  Finish	16.  Block punch punch
17.  2nd Kumi
18.  Low block
19.  Low block
20.  Double punch
21. throw