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The kata of the closed hand – at the same time the Tanren (forging) kata. They form the foundation for how every other movement is performed.
Sanchin (三戦)
Sanchin (三戦, “three battles”) is the fundamental Tanren kata of Gōjū-Ryū. Full description with breathing, tension and execution notes: Sanchin.
Tenshō (転掌)
Execution notes (Ōkami Dō training notes):
- In the downward hand movement, the Hikite hand is kept flat and driven down like a stab. Then the hand is stretched downward as far as possible (Shōtei Uchi).
- At the end of the kata, a Mawashi Uke is performed.