Kusanku - Nicholas Sherbina, Okinawa Karate-do Shorinji-ryu Shinkokai USA Branch

Kusanku kata (Shorinji-ryu) performed by Nicholas V. Sherbina on September 25, 2026. Chotoku Kyan (1870-1945) learned Kusanku from Rishin Pechin Yara (1853-?) of Yomitan, the grandson of Chatan Yara (c. 1740-1812), who is believed to have trained directly under the Chinese envoy Kusanku sometime around 1756 to 1762. @Shorinjiryu #okinawakarate #kusanku #kata #karatedo #shorinjiryu