Video: Goju Ryu Sanchin Kata Sequence, Technical Detail, and Breathing by Goju Ryu Karate Centre. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Sanchin is the foundational Goju-ryu kata, combining dynamic tension, an inward-knee stance and deep, controlled breathing.
3 key details
- Knees in, hips tucked, toes slightly inward.
- Exhale forcefully with each punch.
- Tense the whole body on each technique.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Sanchin stance
- 3:00Breathing pattern
- 3:00Kata at slow pace
- 2:00Relaxation
Safety
Don't hold your breath; stop if lightheaded.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
