Chintō
チントー

Kyan learned Chintō from Matsumora Kōsaku 松茂良 興作. The Matsumora version has an embusen at a 45° angle, while Matsumura's embusen was straight, and the angled version fit Kyan's slightness and agility well. This Chintō is another Tomari-te kata. Kyan incorporated that 45° angle into many of his fighting techniques.

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Key points from Shimabukuro Hanshi:

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The angled embusen.

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Use of crossed-arm blocks.

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Body turning and one-legged stance.

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Catching and seizing.

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Jumping double kick.

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Adapted from the Seibukan book by Shimabukuro and Smith