About This Kata
| Name | Heian Sandan [平安三段] |
| Translation | Peaceful Mind – Third Level |
| Style | Shotokan |
| Level | Beginner |
| History | The Heian kata were originally called Pinan (平安) and created by Itosu Ankō around 1907 to introduce karate into the Okinawan school system. Itosu modified older complex kata including Kushanku and potentially parts of Passai and Jion to create five simplified forms designed as preparatory training for more advanced kata. When Gichin Funakoshi brought karate to mainland Japan, he renamed them Heian, retaining the same kanji but using the Japanese pronunciation. |
| Lineage | Kushanku/Channan (Chinese Forms) → Itosu Ankō (Shuri-te) [Pinan] → Gichin Funakoshi (Shōtōkan) |
Peaceful Mind – Level 3 (Shotokan Kata)
