{"product_id":"the-way-of-sanchin-kata-the-application-of-power-9781594390845","title":"The Way of Sanchin Kata: The Application of Power","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce you read this book, your Karate will never be the same \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany practitioners believe that Sanchin Kata holds the key to mastering traditional martial arts. It is one of the simplest forms to learn, yet one of the most difficult to perfect. Those who truly understand its teachings find that it facilitates enormous quickness and power in any martial application. The challenge lies in gaining that understanding, which is something we had to uncover ourselves by trial and error...until now.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Karate or \"Ti\" was first developed in Okinawa, it was about using technique and extraordinary power to end a fight instantly. These old ways of generating remarkable power are still accessible, but they are purposefully hidden in Sanchin Kata for the truly dedicated to find.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Ti\" (is the Okinawan word for 'hand').\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Te\" (is the Japanese word for 'hand').\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book takes you to new depths of practice by breaking down the form piece by piece, body part by body part, so that the very foundation of the kata is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest it. Every chapter, concept, and application is accompanied by a test it section, designed for you to explore and verify the kata for yourself. Sanchin Kata really comes alive when you can feel the thrill of having those hidden teachings speak to you through your body across the ages. No other document or video available today provides such depth and exploration of Sanchin Kata. Simply put: once you read this book and test what you have learned, your Karate will never be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e Contents Include: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMovement Not Seen \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Crescent Step \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Spine \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBones, Sinew, and Muscle \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Energetic Structure \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Mechanical Structure \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIron Shirt \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRooting \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Mind \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen-minute Sanchin \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe 5:7 Ratio \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Entire Traditional Kata in step-by-step Movement \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd Much More! \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKris Wilder began his martial arts training in 1976 in the art of Tae Kwon Do, he has earned black belt-level ranks in three arts: Tae Kwon Do (2nd Degree), Kodokan Judo (1st Degree) and Goju-Ryu Karate (5th Degree), which he teaches at the West Seattle Karate Academy. He is a regular columnist for Traditional Karate Magazine.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"YMAA Publication Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50421104509202,"sku":"9781594390845","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b2f026ba-653f-4fbb-b819-196eec6119aa.jpg?v=1729502079","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-way-of-sanchin-kata-the-application-of-power-9781594390845","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}