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Posted

http://www.chitoryu.ca/cottreau/kata_files/Image13.gif

 

San - three

 

http://www.chitoryu.ca/cottreau/kata_files/Image40.gif

 

Sen/Chin - war, battle, match

 

I'm very good at techno stuff

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Sanchin translates as "3 Battles" or "3 Conflicts". This has many meanings. First it refers to the struggle to control the body under physical fatigue. With fatigue the mind begins to lose focus and thus the spirit begins to diminsh as well. Therefore Sanchin develops discipline, determination, focus, perserverance and other mental attributes.

 

Sanchin (or alternatly spelt Zanchin) as I have been taught is the spirit in which a karateka carries him or herself - almost like a state of readiness.

 

I have come across the above symbols on the internet, but have found it to mean as you say 3 battles, however the last sentence of that paragraph seems to be on the right track. The Japanese language is indeed complicated, but I'm determined to find a translation for what I am after.

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Hold the phone! Just got an email from someone saying Zanchin and Sanchin are different..

 

If someone could tell me how to attatch the image I'll show you.. but thanks for your help anyways!

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