Kusanku

This is another very old kata which exists in many versions and in many styles.  Named after a Chinese Tang warrior, the idea behind this kata is attack and defense in the dark, or at night.  Handed down from Master Sakugawa, this kata was taught to Dr. Chitose by Kyan Chotoku.


Here is a link to the Mukashi School of Karate, part of the International Chito Ryu Karate Federation website where a good version of this kata is presented in two different angles.  Sorry, but this video is not available to be embedded:

http://mukashikarate.com/kihon-katas/kusanku/

Here is Kusanku performed by Dr Chitose's son, Yasuhiro: