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Sanchin
No Kata

The performance
of this Kata is based on the principles of tension, isometrics and
breath control. It is a Kata designed to build strength and control
throughout the body in conjunction with the perfection of the
techniques used.
All techniques are performed as slow
controlled movements unless otherwise indicated.
Steps
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Begin
the Kata in Fudo Dachi. |
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Move into
Musubi Dachi and Mokuso on the command "Mokuso".
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On the
second command "Sanchin", open eyes, move into the Yoi position
with Ibuki. |
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On the
command "Hajime" move into right Sanchin Dachi simultaneously
putting the right arm in front of the left and block Morote
Chudan Uchi Uke with Ibuki. |
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In the same
position bring the left fist back to the ready punch position
(to a mental count of four), and punch left Chudan Tsuki with
Ibuki with the extended left arm block Chudan Uchi Uke with
Ibuki. |
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With the
arms in the Morote Chudan Uchi Uke position, quickly step into
left Sanchin Dachi and inhale, bring the right fist back to the
ready punch position and punch right Chudan Tsuki with Ibuki
with the extended right arm block Chudan Uchi Uke with Ibuki.
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With the
arms in the Morote Chudan Uchi Uke position, quickly step into
right Sanchin Dachi and inhale, bring the left fist back to the
ready punch position and punch in a half circular movement (Kake
Tsuki) across the body to finish under the right elbow with
Ibuki. |
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With the
arms in this position quickly step across with the right foot
and turn 180° into left Sanchin Dachi simultaneously blocking
with a fast left Chudan Uchi Uke and bring the right fist back
into ready punch position. |
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In the same
stance punch right Chudan Tsuki with Ibuki with the extended
right arm block Chudan Uchi Uke with Ibuki.
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With the
arms in Morote Chudan Uchi Uke position quickly step into right
Sanchin Dachi and inhale, bring the left fist back to the ready
punch position and punch in a half circular movement (Kake
Tsuki) across the body to finish under the right elbow with
Ibuki. |
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With the
arms in this position quickly step across with the right foot
and turn 180° into left Sanchin Dachi simultaneously blocking
with a fast left Chudan Uchi Uke and bring the right fist back
to the ready punch position. |
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In the same
stance punch right Chudan Tsuki with Ibuki with the extended
right arm block Chudan Uchi Uke with Ibuki.
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With the
arms in Morote Chudan Uchi Uke position quickly step into right
Sanchin Dachi, bring the left fist back to the ready punch
position and punch left Chudan Tsuki with Ibuki, with the
extended left arm block Chudan Uchi Uke with Ibuki.
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In the same
stance bring the right fist back to the ready punch position and
punch right Chudan Tsuki with Ibuki with the extended right arm
block Chudan Uchi Uke with Ibuki.
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Still in
the same stance bring the left fist back into the ready punch
position and punch left Chudan Tsuki with Ibuki with the
extended left arm block Chudan Uchi Uke with Ibuki.
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Still in
the same stance quickly grab with both hands directly in front
of you, at approximately neck height, with palms facing out
(grab as if to hold the inside of lapels i.e. of jacket).
Quickly pull back both hands closed to the ready punch position.
Inhale and open both fists and execute a Morote Yonhon Nukite
with Ibuki (height of Nukite strike is approximately at your own
solar plexus height). |
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Again
quickly grab with both hands directly in front of you, quickly
pull back both hands closed to the ready punch position and
execute a Morote Yonhon Nukite with Ibuki.
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Repeat the
last sequence of grabbing, pulling back the hands closed and
execute a Morote Yonhon Nukite with Ibuki.
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Quickly
move back with the right leg into left Sanchin Dachi, position
both hands in preparation for Shuto Mawashi Uke.
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Quickly
complete the Shuto Mawashi Uke. Inhale and execute Morote Shotei
Uchi, right hand Jodan left hand Gedan, with Ibuki.
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Quickly
move back with the left foot into right Sanchin Dachi position
both hands forward and quickly execute Shuto Mawashi Uke, inhale
and execute Morote Shotei Uchi, left hand Jodan right hand Gedan
with Ibuki. |
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The Kata is
completed by moving the right foot back into Musubi Dachi and
the Mokuso position is retained until the command "Naore" when
the Fudo Dachi position is taken. |
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