Kusanku Sho

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

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 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 kata Kusanku Sho demonstrated by Sensei Joe Hageman in 1984.