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Gankaku Sho – Sensei Joe Hageman
Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Gankaku Sho demonstrated by Sensei Joe Hageman in 1984.
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Kusanku Dai – 4th Dan Sensei Mr. McNeil
Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Kusanku Dai, 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 Dai as it is listed here. In this case, the “Greater” translation is used, as this form has more moves than the other form of the kata known on this website as Kusanku Dai.
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Kusanku Dai – Shihan Robert Cusumano
Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Kusanku Dai demonstrated by Shihan Robert Cusumano in 1991. 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, attributed to “lesser” translation. In this case, the “hard” translation is used, as this form has a much harder beginning than the other form of the kata known here as Kusanku Sho.
Jutte – Sensei David Carr
Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Jutte demonstrated by Sensei David Carr in 1991.
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Gankaku Dai – Shihan Robert Cusumano (full speed)
Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Gankaku Dai demonstrated at full speed by Shihan Robert Cusumano in 1979.
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Cross Step Side Thrust – Shihan Rod Lindgren
Isshin Shorinji Ryu Okinawa-te Cross in front – Side Thrust Kick, demonstrated by Shihan Rod Lindgren in 2023, Katy, Texas.
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Sunsu – Shihan Rod Lindgren
Isshin Shorinji Ryu Okinawa-te kata Sunsu, demonstrated by Shihan Rod Lindgren in 2025, Katy, Texas.
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Gankaku Dai – Sensei Joe Hageman
Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Gankaku Dai demonstrated by Sensei Joe Hageman in 1984.
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Taikyoku 4 – Shihan Charles Cusumano
IIsshin Shorinji Ryu kata Taikyoku 4 demonstrated by Shihan Charles Hunnicutt in 2006, Tucson, AZ.
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Pinan 3 – Shihan Rod Lindgren
Isshin Shorinji Ryu Okinawa-te kata Pinan 3, demonstrated by Shihan Rod Lindgren in 2025, Katy, Texas.
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Seisan – Shihan Charles Hunnicutt
Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Seisan demonstrated by Shihan Charles Hunnicutt in 2006, Tucson, AZ.
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Pinan 1 – Shihan Rod Lindgren
Isshin Shorinji Ryu Okinawa-te kata Pinan 1, demonstrated by Shihan Rod Lindgren in 2025, Katy, Texas.
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