Okay I have been playing with Kata some myself and in particular with, what some would call and older variation of a Sanchin strike. The strike angles downward at the point it would contact the body. I like the sinking it creates but (like on the third strike) you have to watch overdoing it and DO NOT roll the top half of the body over into the strike:
http://www.wilsonkarate.com/videos/rick ... h_2005.wmv
Post your Sanchin Kata Video here
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Rick Wilson
And since we taped it, here is a recent Kanshiwa:
http://www.wilsonkarate.com/videos/rick ... h_2005.wmv
http://www.wilsonkarate.com/videos/rick ... h_2005.wmv
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Rick Wilson
And since we taped it, here is a recent Kanshu:
http://www.wilsonkarate.com/videos/rick ... h_2005.wmv
http://www.wilsonkarate.com/videos/rick ... h_2005.wmv
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Rick Wilson
And since we taped it, here is a recent Sanseirui:
http://www.wilsonkarate.com/videos/rick ... h_2005.wmv
http://www.wilsonkarate.com/videos/rick ... h_2005.wmv
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Guest
Hey Rick, the new kata clips are great!
I like your Sanchin clip, looks like a less restricked strike on the arm thrusts, and I think my shoulders will enjoy it.
Downward into the body with that strike?
Dana, just rocks! Like the mechanics, I suspect she hits with some power!
My dojo pals look solid as well!
Looking forward to checking out the new mats I'll see you Wednesday!
I like your Sanchin clip, looks like a less restricked strike on the arm thrusts, and I think my shoulders will enjoy it.
Downward into the body with that strike?
Dana, just rocks! Like the mechanics, I suspect she hits with some power!
My dojo pals look solid as well!
Looking forward to checking out the new mats I'll see you Wednesday!
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Rick Wilson
Thanks Laird.
Yes the downward strike happens at the point of impact (note that is before the full extension of the strike.) The idea is to hit on an angle into the body. More effective.
This also adds a compression and sinking and grounding to the strike, all of which jump the force.
I have a different approach to Kata than some so they might look a little different for those who haven’t seen the approach before.
The approach is not unique to myself (nothing ever is). Watching the clips I can see why Jeff thought I might be one of Jim’s students.
Anyway comments are welcome.
Dana trains a very clear approach in how she wants to generate power and she is doing very well at it. Lots of acceleration on the strike and looseness required. All good factors for power.
Yes the downward strike happens at the point of impact (note that is before the full extension of the strike.) The idea is to hit on an angle into the body. More effective.
This also adds a compression and sinking and grounding to the strike, all of which jump the force.
I have a different approach to Kata than some so they might look a little different for those who haven’t seen the approach before.
The approach is not unique to myself (nothing ever is). Watching the clips I can see why Jeff thought I might be one of Jim’s students.
Anyway comments are welcome.
Dana trains a very clear approach in how she wants to generate power and she is doing very well at it. Lots of acceleration on the strike and looseness required. All good factors for power.
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Dana Sheets
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Thanks for putting up my clips Rick. It's amazing what a little time and distance give you. I think I've got about 10,000 things to work on in those forms.
I'd said to Rick when I mailed them that I was stiff on my forms that day - and I was. And you can see what I was working on at the time - a clear full body focus at then finish of each technique. This obviously broke the kata into tiny little pieces so it's more of a series of techniques than an entire form - but the video does represent what I was working on at the time.
The modifications in Seichin are twofold. The stepping off instead of pivoting for the rear leg kicks is to get more body displacement in the form. The circular upward arm movements after the kicks are a from a seminar I attended with Mr. James Thompson several years back. Because of how the body is diplaced by the strike I added a third kakie-uke to the series before the turn.
It is my memory that he said these moves were part of the form when it was first being put together but didn't make it into the final approved form. He said that one of the reasons it was dropped was because too many folks were hurting each others arms (as a dislocation technique).
The missing circle blocks aren't missing they're just reduced. This is from a demonstration by Mr. Tomoyose at GEM's camp a few years back when he said that when you do a kata for yourself or when you're applying - you'll only use the cirlce you need. So on hand combinations you don't need to do the full circle all the time. You can make it less.
And there you have it. Seichin à la Dana. Seichin remains my favorite form in Uechi-Ryu.
I'd said to Rick when I mailed them that I was stiff on my forms that day - and I was. And you can see what I was working on at the time - a clear full body focus at then finish of each technique. This obviously broke the kata into tiny little pieces so it's more of a series of techniques than an entire form - but the video does represent what I was working on at the time.
The modifications in Seichin are twofold. The stepping off instead of pivoting for the rear leg kicks is to get more body displacement in the form. The circular upward arm movements after the kicks are a from a seminar I attended with Mr. James Thompson several years back. Because of how the body is diplaced by the strike I added a third kakie-uke to the series before the turn.
It is my memory that he said these moves were part of the form when it was first being put together but didn't make it into the final approved form. He said that one of the reasons it was dropped was because too many folks were hurting each others arms (as a dislocation technique).
The missing circle blocks aren't missing they're just reduced. This is from a demonstration by Mr. Tomoyose at GEM's camp a few years back when he said that when you do a kata for yourself or when you're applying - you'll only use the cirlce you need. So on hand combinations you don't need to do the full circle all the time. You can make it less.
And there you have it. Seichin à la Dana. Seichin remains my favorite form in Uechi-Ryu.
Did you show compassion today?
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Randy Pelletier
Hi Dana,
I like how you are playing around with the kata. I always like it when people explore outside the realms of traditional training and see how things work. I am impressed by the moves and the smooth flowing power you generate. Well done!
Hey Laird, I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
Drive safe and bring some Tylenol. (or maybe I should 
)
Are you bringing anyone with you?
I like how you are playing around with the kata. I always like it when people explore outside the realms of traditional training and see how things work. I am impressed by the moves and the smooth flowing power you generate. Well done!
Hey Laird, I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
Drive safe and bring some Tylenol. (or maybe I should )Are you bringing anyone with you?
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Hi Randy, pain killers Bahh! That would be like admitting you hit hard.
Actually they promote bruising I'm not to keen on them.
Kevin's making the trip with me. Look forward to seeing you my friend. If you lay a beating on me I'll just sleep on Ricks old mats while Kevin drives, Hmmm that will make the miles fly by.
Hey we are going to film Kevins sanchin kata Thursday and post it. Give him lots of feed back folks!
Actually they promote bruising I'm not to keen on them.
Kevin's making the trip with me. Look forward to seeing you my friend. If you lay a beating on me I'll just sleep on Ricks old mats while Kevin drives, Hmmm that will make the miles fly by.
Hey we are going to film Kevins sanchin kata Thursday and post it.
Give him lots of feed back folks!-
Rick Wilson
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Dana Sheets
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Re: July 14 2004
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Laird
Hows the editing going BillI think this thread is a good idea. I'll see if I can "capture" a few sanchins for you in the next few weeks.
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Laird
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Rick Wilson
Dana:
Sanseirui: I think this is a nicely paced Kata for those wanting to see how Dana generates power in her striking. The only question I had was concerning the apparent lack of the use of the minor (guide “block”) hand of the Wauke?
Modified Seichin: I really loved watching this one because I love when people break out of the template provided and try and find their own Karate. Karate was intended to be individualized. While we all start from some “form” there comes a point where you must explore and see what makes “you” in the Kata. This is what I see Dana exploring here.
I like the full Wauke leading into an abbreviated one to enhance the yin and yang of the following strike.
I like the harmonizing and better use of the transitions.
Louis: I love the introduction of the Dragon aspect of Uechi into your Kata. You are doing really well. The body mechanics are slightly larger than they will be after a time but this too is a great Kata to see what mechanics are being used.
Randy: Excellent loose Sanchin. The reach exhibited by your strikes clearly demonstrates how loose the strike is. Having conditioned with you I also know just how hard these strikes are.
Sanseirui: I think this is a nicely paced Kata for those wanting to see how Dana generates power in her striking. The only question I had was concerning the apparent lack of the use of the minor (guide “block”) hand of the Wauke?
Modified Seichin: I really loved watching this one because I love when people break out of the template provided and try and find their own Karate. Karate was intended to be individualized. While we all start from some “form” there comes a point where you must explore and see what makes “you” in the Kata. This is what I see Dana exploring here.
I like the full Wauke leading into an abbreviated one to enhance the yin and yang of the following strike.
I like the harmonizing and better use of the transitions.
Louis: I love the introduction of the Dragon aspect of Uechi into your Kata. You are doing really well. The body mechanics are slightly larger than they will be after a time but this too is a great Kata to see what mechanics are being used.
Randy: Excellent loose Sanchin. The reach exhibited by your strikes clearly demonstrates how loose the strike is. Having conditioned with you I also know just how hard these strikes are.
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http://banffuechiryu.tripod.com/kevin_sanchin_0405.wmv
Here's Kevin's sanchin...(aka Ruiner on the forums)
Kevins been training for about ten months. He would really like some feed back on his kata!
Here's Kevin's sanchin...(aka Ruiner on the forums)
Kevins been training for about ten months. He would really like some feed back on his kata!
