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Overview
Translation: “Peaceful & Safe #2”
Movements in Kata: 26
Kiai Points: #11 (Nukite) & #26 (Age Uke)
Origin/Creator: Anko Itosu
Okinawan Name: Pinan Nidan
Heian Nidan plays on the embusen (performance line) learned in Heian Shodan by adding more difficult techniques, kicks, and multi-technique combinations. The bunkai (applications) are also much more complex.
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