Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Dragon Associates, I
• VHS Release Date: April 16, 1999
• Run Time: 55 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 6305434190
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #429,988 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

About the Actor

Morio Higaonna 9th Dan Hanshi, in addition to being a renowned instructor is also the author of "The History of Karate - Goju Ryu."

Product Description

The benefits of Sanchin trainingphysical strength, body development, striking power can only be realized if the kata is practised correctly. Each movement must be precisely performed and harmonized with the performer's breathing. When this is achieved, the latent power of the body can be awakened and harnessed, and the power of Sanchin experienced. Morio Higaonna's performance of Sanchin is superb; his demonstrations of Sanchin testing procedures are excellent, and his remarkable lecture, truly profound. 60 min.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Instruction, June 24, 2000

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Ewan Tempero (Wellington, New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goju Ryu Karate Technical Series 2 - Sanchin (Tsunami) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Summary: I can't imagine how to get better instruction without having the instructor in the room.

This video features Morio Higaonna Sensei (Chief Instructor, International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Federation) explaining various aspects of the Sanchin Kata. The introduction discusses its orgins in China, while showing photographs and old footage of other people doing variations of the kata. It then shows Higaonna Sensei doing the kata, first from the front, and then again showing side views. Probably the most valuable part of the video is on Shime (testing). This is shown three different times (different angles, testing from the front and the back, different levels of power). Finally, Higaonna Sensei gives a lecture (translated by the narrator) on the principles of the kata, the philosophy behind its training, and details on effective testing. The lecture includes demonstration of what he is saying on his assistant.

This video is full of information. The repetition is not just to fill time, but provides useful different views of what is being shown. I believe it is extremely valuable to any student or instructor of Shanshin.