Kris Wilder – Sanchin Kata Traditional Training Methods for Karate Power
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Sanchin Kata: Traditional Training for Karate Power by Kris Wilder is an instructional DVD on Goju Ryu Karates core kata. The publisher is YMAA and this is the first video of theirs I review here. I have to say the production quality is impressive and they make a neat package on the DVD:
Part of the video is shot outside, in what looks like a Japanese garden. A nice touch.
The inside footage is taken in a decor that resembles a traditional Karate dojo. This isnt absolutely necessary for an instructional video but its nice to see.
The picture and sound quality is top-notch. Great stuff.
Along with the main content, you get samples from other videos they sell.
All together that makes for pretty good bang for your buck. On with the review now.
You first get an introduction to what Sanchin kata is along with a complete demonstration of the form. Kris then gives some information on the history of the form and also explains his views on it. This provides you with the necessary background information to understand the main content of the video, which is what comes next.
The instructional material begins with a step-by-step guide on how to make the correct framework with your body for this kata. Kris has a partner to help him out by placing each body part in the correct alignment and then pointing out how you do that. More importantly, he also comments on what to avoid. He covers:
Feet
Knees
Thighs
Hips
Sacrum
Spine
Solar plexus
Shoulders
Arms
Head
Neck
For each body part, Kris gives detailed, in-depth instruction so you understand how to do the form correctly. He uses a stick to point things out and also places strips on the floor so you can view the proper angles and alignment. Using this step-by-step approach, you can literally build up the framework for Sanchin from the ground up, all the way to the top.
The following segments give you some information on correct breathing during Sanchin, how to punch and most importantly, how to do the body audit. Many people dont understand why during a Sanchin performance, the teacher goes over and slaps the crap out of his student. Kris explains clearly how and why you should go about doing this.
