14.10 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
Begin the Kata in Fudo Dachi.
Move into Musubi Dachi and Mokuso on the command
"Mokuso".
On the second command "Sanchin", open eyes,
move into the Yoi position with Ibuki.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the same stance punch right Chudan Tsuki with Ibuki
with the extended right arm block Chudan Uchi Uke with Ibuki.
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.
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.
In the same stance punch right Chudan Tsuki with Ibuki
with the extended right arm block Chudan Uchi Uke with Ibuki.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Repeat the last sequence of grabbing, pulling back the
hands closed and execute a Morote Yonhon Nukite with Ibuki.
Quickly move back with the right leg into left Sanchin
Dachi, position both hands in preparation for Shuto Mawashi Uke.
Quickly complete the Shuto Mawashi Uke. Inhale and
execute Morote Shotei Uchi, right hand Jodan left hand Gedan, with Ibuki.
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.
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.