Seisan biography
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Introduction to Kata Seisan
Seisan is introduced to GKR students at Sandan (3rd dan) along with Sochin. It is perhaps the slowest (by way of timing) kata practiced in GKR’s curriculum. It is a strong kata that predominantly uses Sanchin dachi in combat, utilizing what appears to be many open hand strikes and strikes, yet are often seizing and grabbing techniques.
Seisan (along with Sanseryu) is a member of the Sanchin family of kata &#; note that the term ‘San’ (meaning three) appears in the name of each of these kata. GKR Nidan kata, Shisochin is also a member of the Sanchin family however it does not have the term ‘San’ in its name. Each kata hailing from the Sanchin family are easily recognised by their opening sequence of three forward steps in Sanchin dachi.
While the original kata (Sanchin) executes this opening sequence with absolute tension and intensity, the kata that have spawned from Sanchin execute the opening sequence with much less physical exertion. Additionally, these kata are far more complex in their use of techniques, angles and embusen (performance line). Each kata takes Sanchin’s opening sequence to not only pay homage to the original kata but to quickly illustrate that the kata uses many of the same senjutsu (combat philosophies). Just two of thes
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I was recently told that Seisan is called Seisan because of Seisan Dachi. I'm pretty sure that this is not the case. I'm wondering if the person who said this was just a bit mixed up when they said it. If your sensei says this, just smile and nod.
Seisan is one of my favourite katas of all time! When I studied Chito-ryu a few years ago (*cough*20*cough*), Seisan was taught at 2nd kyu. Now, Seisan is taught at 4th kyu. It was moved to a lower kyu belt as it puts emphasis on the basic forward stance that is so prevalent throughout Chito-ryu. It is also a great introduction to some more complex techniques, such as sabaki, proper transition from one stance to another, and more emphasis on the concept of ichi gan, ni suku, san tan, shi riki. As students progress through the ranks, they are expected to demonstrate a better understanding of Seisan. I know Shodans who still struggle with this kata because they are too focused on delivering the techn
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Seisan
Kata of karate
The karatekataSeisan (十三) (alternate shout Sesan, Seishan, Jusan, Hangetsu) literally strategic '13'. Cruel people concern to say publicly kata significance '13 Hands', '13 Fists', '13 Techniques', '13 Steps' or level '13 murder positions'; notwithstanding, these blackguard have no historical motivation.
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Practicing styles
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Myth wallet history
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