San Dan Gi
San Dan Gi or three level training, is an exercise widely practiced in Goju Ryu karate dojo's and is used to teach timing, transition from one stance to the next, control and distance. It is a preparatory tool for kata and kumite. Beginners will learn and become confident in this exercise before moving onto learning kata and its many turns, spills and thrills!
There are many versions practiced in Goju Ryu karate but at G.I.F.T. dojo we practice five of these.
Step forward in Sanchin Dachi and punch Jodan Tsuki
Step forward in Sanchin Dachi and punch Chudan Tsuki
Step forward into Naname Shiko Dachi and punch Gedan Tsuki
(45 degree straddle stance)
It is important to note that the feet must remain in contact with the floor whilst moving, making a crescent shaped movement.
San Dan GI Number One (Defence / Ukete)
Step back into Sanchin Dachi and block Jodan Age Uke
Step back into Sanchin Dachi and block Chudan Uke
Step back into Naname Shiko Dachi and block Gedan Harai Uke
For San Dan Gi numbers 2 to 5, hover mouse over 'Kata Training' link in menu bar.
RENZOKU BUNKAI or CHOKUSEN (STRAIGHT-LINE) GEKISAI DAI ICHI
THE FIRST 2-3 MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING VIDEO ARE OF SANDAN GI NO.2 PERFORMED AT A BLACK BELT GRADING. IT IS PERFORMED IN SETS OF 6. IE, SIX ATTACKS FORWARD AND SIX DEFENCES BACKWARD AS OPPOSED TO THREE X THREE. ONCE YOU HAVE LEARNED THE BASIC STEPS, IT SHOULD BE PRACTICED IN THIS WAY.
JUNBI UNDO (OKINAWA TRADITIONAL WARM UP EXERCISE) THESE WERE FORMULATED BY THE LATE MASTER CHOJUN MIYAGI
HOJO UNDO (SUPPLEMENTARY TRAINING - WEIGHTS)