Kusanku Sho

Isshin Shorinji Ryu Okinawa-te kata Kusanku Sho, demonstrated by Shihan Rod Lindgren in 2024, Katy, Texas. There are 2 forms of this kata, “Dai” and “Sho”. “Dai” is translated either as “greater” or “hard” while “Sho” is translated either “lesser” or “soft”. Most of the Karate world refers to this kata as Kusanku Dai, attributed to “greater” translation. In this case, the “soft” translation is used, as this form has a much softer beginning than the other form of the kata known here as Kusanku Dai. 100% Human Generated Content.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Kusanku Sho demonstrated by Shihan Robert Cusumano in 1991.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Kusanku Sho demonstrated by 4th Dan Sensei McNeil in 2024, Jones Martial Arts, Carteret, NJ. There are 2 forms of this kata, “Dai” and “Sho”. “Dai” is translated either as “greater” or “hard” while “Sho” is translated either “lesser” or “soft”. Most of the Karate world refers to this kata as Kusanku Sho, as it is listed here. In this case, the “lesser” translation is used, as this form has fewer moves than the other form of the kata known on this website as Kusanku Sho. 100% Human Generated Content.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu Okinawa-te kata SeisaKusanku Sho bunkai, demonstrated by Shihan Kevin Holton and members of the ISR Honbu Dojo, Edison, New Jersey in 2025. Participants include Dr. Holton, Mr. Charles Brown (white uniform with red belt), Mr. Mike Zuppardo (white uniform with red and white belt), Mr. Steven Haiser and Mr. Juan Flores (black uniforms) and Mr. Rich Gomez (Black and white uniform). 100% Human Generated Content.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Kusanku Sho demonstrated by Shihan Dr. Kevin Holton in 2024, Edison, NJ. There are 2 forms of this kata, “Dai” and “Sho”. “Dai” is translated either as “greater” or “hard” while “Sho” is translated either “lesser” or “soft”. Most of the Karate world refers to this kata as Kusanku Sho, as it is listed here. In this case, the “lesser” translation is used, as this form has fewer moves than the other form of the kata known on this website as Kusanku Sho. 100% Human Generated Content.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Kusanku Sho demonstrated by Sensei Joe Hageman in 1984.