Sanchin – Three Battles
Training notesSanchin (????) is a kata of Southern Chinese origin that is considered to be the core of several styles. Many styles claim it for their own with slight variations. The version of Sanchin used by most styles of Karate was developed by Goju Ryu founder Ch?jun Miyagi. The video depicts the Kyokushin version of Sanchin which is taken from Goju Ryu. The name Sanchin, meaning three battles, is sometimes interpreted as the battle to unify the mind, body, and spirit.
Sanchin is the central principle of form in the Martial Arts. Despite it’s almost amusing simplicity this is a beginner’s kata in movement only. Comprised of just three body movements one can derive extraordinary strength from Sanchin. But in a lifetime of study it can never be fully mastered. The true history and meaning of Sanchin is lost to a past of verbal history but be sure that no one has ever discovered all the mysteries in Sanchin.
Sanchin is more than a kata (form), it is an ideal, representing the unattainable perfection every artist seeks. Sanchin also serves as a reminder of the real strength comes from simplicity.
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Jon, Good question!
“The central principle of form in the Martial Arts” refers to the struggle each Martial Artist faces in attempting to master their mind, body and spirit. While almost any form can be used to this end, the simplicity of Sanchin provides a form without confusion and noise (no pun intended). To approach perfection of Sanchin (or most forms) one must focus your mind on your Chi (spirit) using the movements of your body to bring the three parts together. The harder you try the more contrived the attempt will be! This is the double edged sword of progress, we must first focus and try hard to learn the basics, then we must learn not to focus or try to master ourselves.
Hope that helps somewhat and doesn’t confuse the issue more, it it still early here! π
Thank you for the post, stay in touch.
Jon, Good question!
“The central principle of form in the Martial Arts” refers to the struggle each Martial Artist faces in attempting to master their mind, body and spirit. While almost any form can be used to this end, the simplicity of Sanchin provides a form without confusion and noise (no pun intended). To approach perfection of Sanchin (or most forms) one must focus your mind on your Chi (spirit) using the movements of your body to bring the three parts together. The harder you try the more contrived the attempt will be! This is the double edged sword of progress, we must first focus and try hard to learn the basics, then we must learn not to focus or try to master ourselves.
Hope that helps somewhat and doesn’t confuse the issue more, it it still early here! π
Thank you for the post, stay in touch.
How is Sanchin βthe central principle of form in the Martial Artsβ? Please elaborate
How is Sanchin βthe central principle of form in the Martial Artsβ? Please elaborate
This really enforces proper breathing technique also!