This name of this kata, the fifth learned by students, means "fighting to the east." Story has it that it is named after a 19th century sailor named Chinto who was shipwrecked on Okinawa. In order to survive, he would steal food from the the Okinawans at night. The local lord called on the samurai, Matsumora Pechin, to capture this thief. Matsumora found Chinto and challenged him, but could not best him. Chinto's ability to evade attack, side-step and counterattack defeated Matsumora's best efforts. Matsumora was so impressed, he ended up asking Chinto to teach him in return for safety.
Chinto is very fluid, placing emphasis on pivots and side-steps followed by immediate strikes against the attacker. Grappling and throwing techniques, as well as the flying double front kick are introduced in this kata.