Sanchin Poem

Sanchin is the first kata or form in Uechi-Ryu Karate. It is also our "stance". I wrote this when I was teaching.

Sanchin

Sanchin isn’t in your feet.

Sanchin isn’t in your knees.

Sanchin isn’t in the tuck of your hips,

not even in your elbow grease.

Sanchin isn’t held in your arms,

nor is it in your fingertips

You might try, the look in the eye,

But you won’t find sanchin.

The only way to find sanchin,

is to know these things combined.

(Pictured below- Sanchin Stance- Mr. Uechi-)

Thanks for the read!

K~