Back about 1978
Charles Murray taught me Sanchin kata.
Over the years
for many reasons it became a most personal journey.
I remember when
a martial artist which I held in high esteem, told me that Sanchin had no applications
with its study. Instead it was just for health.
Result – I began
to see Sanchin as a toolbox to break down any attack. And I began to use the
Sanchin techniques in that way.
Then several
students with a Uechi background, shared the Ueichi Sanchin practice as they
had studied it with me. A very different approach to the same concept, normal
breathing and faster speed for the kata.
Result for the
next 28 or so years I kept them separate practices for me.
However, I found
I liked the cleaner energy release of the Uechi Sanchin.
So the day
finally came, I started doing my personal variation on Sanchin.
One day in 2014,
alas into my disabilities, Charles was visiting to train with us. I did
Sanchin, as I was personally doing it, alongside with his Sanchin kata. The one
he originally taught me.
I do not teach
my practice, it is mine alone. I did have Charles share his Sanchin with my
students. For it is the standard they follow.
However, to this
day I do what I do. My own variation on Sanchin.
Among the
changes is the manner in which I perform the Mawashi Uke in the form. First,
the opening movements are used to peal away an attacking arm, then the strikes
as I do them are using the thumb knuckle as a striking object into the neck and
the groin.
Then we have
Charles showing his Mawaski Uke technique in his Sanchin.
So I am what I
am.
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