Karate training - kata Jion - Bowraville Jion 慈恩 (“Mercy”) is a representative Shotokan kata. Jion with Ji’in and Jitte share the same beginning, the same kamae with the left hand covering the right one, which apparently has its roots in ancient Chinese boxing. #karate #shotokan #training #journey #workinprogress #trainanywhere #getoutdoors #whatevertheweather #karate@home #karateathome #karatefamily #marcelrodrigue #Bowraville #nsw #martialarts #kata #jion #nambuccavalley #jkamidnorthcoast #nat

Jion — meaning “temple sound”— is a kata or choreographed form practice in the Shotokan style. Jion teaches the ability to move quickly and securely between stances: ✅ Front stance (zenkutsu dachi) — the “orthodox” stance that front-loads attacks and defences, making sure you are always moving forward. ✅ Horse stance (Kiba dachi) — a grounded stance that distributes weight evenly, adding extra protection to strong strikes and blocks. 🌦uoftkarate #uoftsports #beginnerswelcome #findyourbalancedin