Unsu

Unsu is both the hardest and most visually impressive among all the Shotokan forms. The name means 'cloud hands' and it contains many intricate techniques that build on other more advanced kata. In particular the pattern is unique in teaching the concept of fighting from the ground.

Although the kata is thought to be of Chinese origin, and most likely from the Dragon kung fu style, no other information is currently available.

Master Kanazawa performing Unsu