This is the Introduction to the Babolein, Kakuho, Kusanku, and Useishi karate kata performed by Sensei John Hutchroft. The kata was performed at the Cascade Village Karate dojo in Grand Rapids Michigan. These Kata are taught to black belts in the Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu-Koeppel Ha Standard. Koeppel Ha is no longer taught. See the standards at the following link.
Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu-Koeppel Ha Standards
John Hutchcroft, 9th Dan, Matsumura Ha Shorin Ryu, is sensei at Okinawa Village Karate Dojo in Michigan. He is the President of the Okinawa Village Karate Association.
