I share some thoughts on Sanchin application potential?" Part 2

  

Sanchin 3rd movement

Before I begin my analysis of this movement, today (02/15/00) on the CyberDojo Paris Janos made a great point about the circular nature of all movement. I quote from Paris with his permission.

"I agree with what Rusty and others are discussing about circular motion. 

"Elliptical might be a good description too, but we all get the idea. The good thing about circles is that they contain the possibility of power issuance along the whole curve, not at only one point. Circles also allow for more smooth transitions between techniques as they eliminate stop-and-go actions that are counter- productive in a martial sense. "

"There is no pause in power and technique as they merge into one continuous flow and circles are present in all techniques even when not visibly apparent. Knowing how to best exploit and utilize these curves and arcs is learned through correct kata practice and application. They are natural movements but require training and thought in order to maximize their effectiveness."

"Often times, kata techniques are studies in describing different circular directions at the same time while developing the ability to issue power in different or opposing directions. Compounded circular motion is difficult but paramount in our study of real fighting ability and attributes. "

"As we improve (hopefully) we learn how to decrease the size of our circles so as to retain the inherent concept and utilize it most realistically. "

This seems to tie into my suggested use of technique for the 'shearing forces' present, which are derived from the circular nature behind the techniques. 

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On the other hand, the flow of the circle now begins to strike me as a way of explaining the basic shifting I prefer to execute most techniques. If you've ever attempted to walk a circle you find the old adage about it being composed of an infinite number of straight lines each touching the circle at one point, It's making me rethink my entry against attacks as a very tight circling to the 20-degree crossing of their line of attack.

More food for thought.

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Back to Sanchin.

You've completed the Step forward into Right Sanchin Dachi and executed the double outside blocks Next you chamber the Left Hand and follow this with a left reverse punch.

In the Goju (and Isshinryu) version I've see two methods of chambering. 

1) return the left hand directly to chamber 

2) Circle the left hand in alongside the right arm as it goes to chamber

The Ueichi version of this circles the left hand in alongside the right arm as it goes to chamber.

The first part of this motion can be. 

1) simply chambering preparing for the punch

2) grabbing and pulling the attacker into the chamber

3) A slashing descending backfist striking into an uke's punching arm or kicking leg

4) A slashing strike into an opponent's body

The second part of the motion is simply a punch with various targets.

From the front

1) The solar plexus

2) The lower side of the abdomen from the side

3) The side of the ribs

4) The armpit from the back

5) The Spine

6) The Kidneys

Now to put some of these together. With Sanchin techniques 1 and/or 2.

Uke Left Foot Forward Left Punch

1. You step in with your right foot and use the cross hands strike into their upper left chest. (an interior line of defense)

2. You then execute your double outer strikes, the right deflecting their left punch out and the left striking into their chest (or the side of their head).

Uke then throws a right reverse punch.

3. You slice your left backfist on the inside of their punching right hand as you chamber.

4. You then punch into the lower side of their abdomen with your left hand

5. a. If you strike there with a vertical punch turned to 1 o'clock, the strike will cause them to bend down

6. a. If you strike, there with a vertical punch turned to 11 o'clock the force of the strike will travel back to their kidneys.

Uke Left Foot Forward Left Punch

1. You step in with your right foot and slide your left foot over so your center line will cross their attacking arm 20 degrees.

2. Your double outer strike has the right deflecting the left punch and the left-hand back knuckles striking into their chest.

3. You then Slice a left backfist into the side of their ribs as you chamber.

4. Your right hand turns over and grabs their left wrist and pulls down as your left arm slices across their left ribs with the side of the arm. This will cause them to sag forward allowing a spin down with your right hand.

Uke Right Foot Forward Right Punch

1. You step forward with your right foot using a crescent step, to the outside of their punching arm. (an exterior line of defense). Then slide your left foot over so your centerline will cross their attacking arm 20 degrees.

2. Your double outer strike has the right deflecting the right punch and the left hand backfist striking into their chest (under the attacker's arm).

3. You then slice a left backfist across the side of their ribs as you chamber.

4. You right hand turns over and grabs their left wrist and pulls down as your left arm slices across their right ribs with the side of your arm. This will cause them to sag forward allowing a spin down with your right hand.

Alternate ending

4. Your right hand strikes into their kidneys (or arm pit)

Uke Right Foot Forward Right Punch

1. You step forward with your right foot using a crescent step, to the outside of their punching arm (an exterior line of defense). You crossing hands strike into their armpit or the side of their right ribs.

2. You slide your right foot forward and execute a double outer strike, the right arm strikes into their back because you begin swinging your leg clockwise and end up in right sanchin dachi behind your attacker. 

3. You now shift to a posterior line of attack. Your left arm slices down across their spine as you chamber your hand.

4. You now punch a) their spine or b) their kidneys.

This covers some of the basic striking options I see with Sanchin through the first three movements.