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Thrust
with the hand over the back foot.
Block
with the hand over the front foot.
Turn
in the direction of the rear leg, look and pivot.
Stepping
should be light but strong.
Sanchin stance characteristics
Feet
should be shoulder width apart
Feet
are aligned heel and toe, front to back.
Front
foot, slightly turned out, back foot, straight
Toes
should grip the floor ( tiger toes)
Knees
should be bent
8 Points to the opening of Sanchin Kata
1.
feet together, stand tall, bow
2.
set to neutral stance ( knees bent)
3.
draw hands to hips (fingers straight and strong)
4.
step into good sanchin stance ( see above)
5.
thrust strong hands down and out
6.
squeze hands into a tight fist
7.
bring both arms up, elbows in front of ribs
8.
open hands keeping fingers straight and strong
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