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Using the Tanden Kokyu breathing method co-ordinated with movements of the hands. A lot of balance and co-ordination between the hips and
body is required to perform this Kata correctly. Sepai - "18 Hands". Remastering Mastery July 17th, Tensho - Haishugata Performed by: Stance
transitions are quick and explosive while the hands techniques are employed using "muchimi" or a heavy, sticky movement. Been studying Martial
Arts for off and on for over 30 years and now that I am older and would like to live a lot longer to see grand children grow up, I have decided to
get back in shape and practice more, now that With fatigue the mind begins to lose focus and thus the spirit begins to diminish as well. You can
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Edit this menu Edit top menu Manage snippets. There is no Shiko Dachi in this Kata as in the previous one, but it requires a lot of co-ordination
between the hips, arms and legs to perform it correctly. The Kata of Goju-Ryu. Kerri Larken November 8th, A Piece of History November 2nd,
Okinawa Karate Center Homepage. Watch headings for an "edit" link when available. Tensho has many of the same principles of Sanchin but goes
further to include more intricate concepts of the techniques of Goju-Ryu. Symbolically it is calculated from the formula 6x6. What movie inspired
you to start your martial arts training? Literally translated as 'to destory' it is a power Kata designed to help you combine and create power and
speed for your punches, kicks, blocks and moving. Join our Wiki Community to participate in martial arts discussions, meet other martial artists
and even tell martial arts jokes! The symbolism of the number 36 is the same as in Sanseiru eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body and spirit; colour, voice,
taste, smell, touch and justice. Sepai is found in Monk Boxing. The second six symbolizes colour, voice, smell, taste, touch, and justice. It's a
combination of the hard dynamic tension with "ibuki" breathing go and soft flowing hand movements ju , while the power comes from the Tandem.
Suparinpei is deceptive in that it appears simple in execution but when combined with transitions and changing tempos, it is only surpassed by
Sanchin in technical difficulty and understanding. This may well be a Chinese dialect of the Okinawan term "te" or "fighting hand", referring to life-
protection techniques. The number 3 symbolizes past, present, and future. Sanseru is found in the following styles of Chinese Boxing: Therefore
Sanchin develops discipline, determination, focus, perseverance and other mental attributes. Yagi Meitoku often said it is based upon crane
techniques which can be seen in the leaning stances, whipping style of striking, and evasive footwork. Follow Us Facebook Twitter. Sesan is
practiced in the following styles of Chinese Boxing: This Kata has since been refined to feature the Kiai point on the reverse punches. Sensei
Tetsuji Nakamura Shisochin means to 'attack in four directions' or 'four directional fight'. It does not refer to actual physical battles, but the internal
battle of harnessing body, mind, and spirit through will. Change the name also URL address, possibly the category of the page. These videos are
for reference and motivational purposes only. The breathing of Tensho is not "hard" and external like Sanchin. Traditional Goju-Ryu falls back
upon techniques which involve the grabbing and the controlling of the opponent while a weak spot of the body is hit. It should also be noted that
numbers had a very important role in the language of the more ancient Chinese before the invention of kanji. Kururunfa - "Holding Ground". Like
Sanseru, there is suggested a connection to Buddhist philosophy. Though almost invisible to the untrained eye, the subtleness of "ashi barai" and
"suri ashi" can represent foot sweeps, parries and traps. Find out what you can do.