There has never been a kata so consistently misunderstood as the Sanchin Kata. With it's roots in old Chinese arts, Higaonna Kanryo Sensei (Miyagi Senseis teacher) brought the kata to Okinawa. Miyagi Sensei changed the Sanchin Dai Ichi form slightly Sanchin literally translates to read Three battles, the battle of the body the mind and the spirit. Master Chuck Merriman Hanshi 9th Dan Okinawan Goju Ryu from the prestigious Jundokan will teach you personally the details that make this kata one of the most important forms in karate. You will learn two versions of the form as well as the complete history and step by step moves of the forms with so much more it is amazing. You Will Learn: Two authentic and beautiful renditions of Sanchin Kata,Shimei or testing techniques,The complete history of Sanchin Kata and its purposes, Plus so much more. Key Words: Goju Ryu, karate, kata, forms, breathing exercise, Chuck Merriman
