Pinan literally means ‘peaceful mind’ is a series of five different basic forms, which can be found in many karate styles. It was created by Master Anko Itosu in 1902, by adopting some of the movements and techniques from kosukun, to make it easier for a beginner karateka to understand. Master Kenwa Mabuni (founder of Shito ryu ) was a disciple of Master Anko Itosu, so he incorporated five pinan katas into Shito ryu curriculum as well. Master Kenwa Mabuni also developed a set of prearranged sequences of offensive and defensive movements by integrating five principles of defence ( uke no go gensoku) , known as ‘Yakusoku kumite of pinan kata or Hokei kumite’ to build up reaction skills needed in sparring. Out of five pinan katas, Pinan Nidan is first taught in Shito ryu styles because it is the easiest of all.
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