So-San – Inside the Premium Pattern Lesson

So-San – Inside the Premium Pattern Lesson

This premium So-San lesson is a concise but valuable coaching overview of the 5th degree black belt pattern. In this video, Grand Master Paul McPhail takes a focused look at So-San, highlighting key points that help clarify how the pattern should be approached at senior dan level.

Rather than a full movement-by-movement breakdown, the session provides perspective on structure, intent, and overall execution. This makes it especially useful for experienced practitioners who already know the sequence and are refining how the pattern is performed.

The video features Mrs Suzanne Patterson (now Master Patterson), 7th degree black belt and former New Zealand team member and coach. Her performance provides a strong reference for how So-San should look when executed with confidence, control, and maturity.

The sample clip shows Master Patterson performing So-San in full, offering viewers a clear example of rhythm, balance, and composure appropriate to this level.

This lesson is ideal for those who want to step back from individual techniques and focus on how So-San should feel and flow as a complete pattern.