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Sanshin No Kata

The Sanshin no kata teach fundamental basic movements and mechanics that form the foundation for all future training in Budo Taijutsu. The 5 kata are practiced individually without a partner initially and then with an opponent, doing each form 3 times to both sides. Each kata introduces a new technique like striking methods or joint locks and reinforces principles like linear striking or flowing between movements naturally. Mastering the Sanshin no kata provides benefits throughout training as their techniques can be applied to weapons kata as well.

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Sanshin No Kata

The Sanshin no kata teach fundamental basic movements and mechanics that form the foundation for all future training in Budo Taijutsu. The 5 kata are practiced individually without a partner initially and then with an opponent, doing each form 3 times to both sides. Each kata introduces a new technique like striking methods or joint locks and reinforces principles like linear striking or flowing between movements naturally. Mastering the Sanshin no kata provides benefits throughout training as their techniques can be applied to weapons kata as well.

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Sanshin no Kata

The Sanshin no kata teach the student the fundamental basic movements,
or the “mechanics” utilized in Budo Taijutsu. These 5 kata, combined with the
Kihon happo, form the foundation for all future training. The Sanshin no kata are
the first step in your understanding of taijutsu.

Training in the Sanshin kata starts without a partner and as you


progress, you practice the forms against an opponent. Each kata should
be done three times to each side.

“The good point of this kata (Sanshin no kata) is to move naturally and not make the kata
intentionally. Every movement is very simple and flows from one form to another.”
- Hatsumi Sensei.

Chi no kata (Earth)-(Sanshitanken)


Uke steps back to Hidari ichimonji kamae leans forward, steps through with the
right leg, while executing a midgi ura kitanken. Chi no kata, properly done
teaches the student the fundamentals of striking in a linear method. The knee,
hip, shoulder and arm, line up in a straight fashion, very similar to a fencer’s
lunge position.

Video

Sui no kata (Water)-(Omote kitenken)


Uke steps back to Hidari Ichimonji no kamae and performs hidari uke nagashi,
steps forward and through with the right leg, while executing midgi omote
kitanken. Sui no kata, introduces the student to uke nagashi, naname(angling),
and finally strikes using the omote kitenken striking method.

Video

Ka no Kata (Fire) – (Ura Kitenken)


Uke steps back to Hidari ichimonji no kamae hidari uke nagashi, steps forward
and through with the right leg while executing a midgi ura kitanken. Ka no kata,
reinforces the uke nagashi, naname principles and adds the inner striking
method of ura kitenken.

Video
Fu no Kata (Wind)-(Boshiken)
Uke steps back to Hidari ichimonji no kamae and performs hidari gedan uke
nagashi, steps forward and through with the right leg, while executing midgi
boshiken. Fu no kata, introduces the lower gate (gedan) uke nagashi, and the
first kyusho strike with the boshiken.

Video

Ku no kata (Void) –(Happaken)


Uke steps back to Hidari ichimonji no kamae and performs hidari gedan uke
nagashi, while throwing right hand up and out in a happaken toward opponent,
then perform midgi sokuyakuken. Ku no kata, introduces the sokuyakuken, and
works the principles of multiple strikes and knock down power in your
movements.

Video

“When training, try to attain a three year olds feeling of innocence and
large heartedness.” – Maasaki Hatsumi

The Sanshin no kata, can be used as a method to begin to utilize your


various weapons. The katana, yari, bisento, naginata as well as shuriken can all
be practiced utilizing these basic forms. From each of these methods there are
many variations (henka) that can be practiced. The proper practice and
understanding of Sanshin no kata will go a long way to improve all the skills that
will come during your training.

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