Sanchin Kata

[James Bullock]

Here is a video of Sanchin Kata being performed by an Isshinryu Master in 1966.

The movements are slightly different than GoJu but the speed and tempo are very similar. This is the best representation of Sanchin that I have found on youtube so far.

[DWx]

Yeah, I like that one. He seems really focused too...

[bushido_man96]

Thanks for sharing. That was a nice video. I very much liked that approach better.

[kikal0t]

Thanks for replying guys and for the explanation James (welcome to karate forums!)

The breathing aspect makes sense and the tensing of muscles because i never knew why the karateka got slapped and punched while performing the kata, seeing it performed the very first time it almost seemed barbaric!

Thanks again.

[James Bullock]

You are very welcome..

Glad I could be of help.

Sanchin does appear barbaric when you see it with no explanation..

[P.A.L]

when we look at the family of SanZhan/Sanjan/Sanchin we can see that Tensho is more inline with them(based on Ju) compare to Miyagi Sanchin which is totally different(based on go).

Chinese crane systems:

Tensho:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAjWJfeJ6rs

okinawan Sanchin based on crane chinese boxing:

Miyagi Sanchin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O1FGcwZV1s

[James Bullock]

Very interesting...

Thank you for posting the videos.

Within GoJu, tensho kata is performed a little differently but it is most definitely the complimentary of Sanchin.

Ju or softness within tensho develops fluid attacking power. It teaches you to hit with maximum power with minimum effort. This also develops strong internal structural strength. One of the most important teachings of Tensho is the principle of non-rebound.

Sanchin uses "protective" breathing and energy.

Tensho uses "attacking" breathing and energy.

I heard at one time that GoJu was essentially a specific and precise blend of Crane Boxing, Tiger Boxing, and Monk fist that came from Grandmaster Ryuryuko in the eighteen hundreds.

[ps1]

This has been a very enlightening thread! Thanks for all the info everyone. James, welcome to the forum!

[James Bullock]

Thank you ps1 for the welcome. I have really enjoyed being here so far. Many great people...

[bushido_man96]

This has been quite an interesting explanation and comparison of forms. I like it, although I am not very familiar with these forms systems. It is still quite enjoyable.