Kanku Sho

Kanku Sho is another creation from Itosu sensei inspired by the older Kanku Dai. Like other forms from Itosu, this form is built on 'basic' techniques and combinations while introducing more advanced techniques to complement what the karateka has already studied.

Like Bassai Sho the practitioner is apparently introduced to the concept of weapons defense (at 1:05). The kata also includes a 'sky viewing moment' at 1:23. This reverses the opening movement of Kanku Dai where the practitioner looks ahead; in this form the karateka is looking behind him.

This pattern is popular in competitions owing to its dynamic nature.

Master Kanazawa performing Kanku Sho