Kris Wilder

Test it. Every chapter, concept, and application is accompanied by a Test It section, designed for you to explore and verify the kata for yourself. Sanchin Kata really comes alive when you can feel the thrill of having those hidden teachings speak to you through your body across the ages. No other document or video available today provides such depth and exploration of Sanchi Kata. Simply put: once you read this book and test what you have learned, your karate will never be the same.

Contents include:

Movement not seen
The spine
The energetic structure
Iron shirt
The mind
The 5:7 ratio
The entire traditional kata in step-by-step movement
The crescent step
Bones, sinew, and muscle
Rooting
Ten-minute sanchin
And much more!

Kris Wilder has been involved with martial arts since 1976. Earning black belt ranks in tae kwon do 2nd degree, Kodokan judo 1st degree, and goju-ryu karate 4th degree, which he teaches at the West Seattle Karate Academy. He has trained under Kenji Yamada; Shihan John Roseberry, a student of Seikishi Toguchi; and Hiroo Ito, a student of Shihan Kori Hisatake, the founder of Shorinji-Ryu Kenkokan Karate. Kris is co-author of The Way of Kata (YMAA), author of several books, contributor to traditional Karate Magazine, and promoter. Kris Wilder resides in Seattle, WA.

'This book has been sorely needed for generations!...every serious karateka absolutely must own.'-Philip Starr, INside Kung Fu Hall of Fame Member; Founder of Yiliquan

'After 26 years in Goju, I am finally excited to study and practice this kata....solid direction and guidance...'-Dr. Jeff Cooper, Tactical Medical Director, Toledo (Ohio) SWAT

'...dispels the myths...straightforward and accessible...put the lessons of Sanchin to the test...a truly great piece of work...'-Iain Abernathy, 5th dan, British Combat Association Hall of Fame Member

'...a tremendous book that provides readers with a wealth of information that has previously never been disclosed in one volume.'-Loren Christensen, 7th degree black belt; author

'If you want to develop real strength, speed, endurance, and power...buy this book. It should be required reading...'-Lawrence A. Kane, martial arts instructor; author

Contents

Ascnowledgments
Dedication
Foreword by Hiroo Ito
Thoughts on Hiroo Ito's words
Preface
Introduction
Chapter One: The history of sanchin kata
Chapter Two: Learning by emulation and repetition
Chapter Three: The mechanics of being in the moment
Chapter Four: Measurement, personal and unique
Chapter Five: The roots of a strong tree, the feet
Chapter Six: Thighs
Chapter Seven: Hips
Chapter Eight: The trunk of a strong tree
Chapter Nine: Movement not seen
Chapter Ten: Crescent step
Chapter Eleven: The spine
Chapter Twelve: Shoulders
Chapter Thirteen: Arms
Chapter Fourteen: The fist
Chapter Fifteen: Knuckles
Chapter Sixteen: The striking arm
Chapter Seventeen: The back
Chapter Eighteen: The energetic and mechanical structure
Chapter Nineteen: The iron shirt
Chapter Twenty: Rooting
Chapter Twenty-one: The mind
Chapter Twenty-two: Ten-minute sanchin kata
Chapter Twenty-three: Implements for sanchin kata training
Chapter Twenty-four: Breathing
Chapter Twenty-five: Turning
Chapter Twenty-six: The kata
Conclusion
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
About the author… (meer)

Based on a lifetimeof study, Lessons form the Dojo Floor is a refreshing look at martial arts. The messages contained within will help you indentify your training for what it is , and the reasons you train. Lessons from the Dojo Floor consist of insightful stoires and viewpoints not commonly expressed in martial arts, said in a straightforward manner. Thought provoking Lessons form the Dojo Floor educates, entertains and ultimately challenges every martial artist from beginner to black belt.

Kris Wilder started practicing the martial arts at the age of fifteen. Over the years, he has earned dan rankings in three styles, Goju-ryu karate, tae kwon do, and judo, in which he has competed in senior national and international tournaments. He has had the opportunity to train under skilled instructors, including Olympic athletes, state champions, national champions, and gifted martial artsits who take their lineage directly from the founders of their systems. Kris has worked in the public affairs arena for the last fifteen years, with clients ranging from presidential candidates and United States senators to multi-state corporations.

Contents

Karate is more than stylized brutality
Looking at the sunset
Konstantin Sergeevich Stanislavski
Disciplines and systems
Open door
Karate is not about unity
Little birds
A safe place
Teaching styles
Behavior
Dojo relationships
Priorities
Thermodynamics
Admire, don't idolize
Trust and do
Do not let a little disagreement harm your training
Be committed to growth
Mistakes
Trainng alone
Shodan-nidan
Leave your garbage
Do what comes naturally
The answer is on the floor
Acknowledge your own ignorance
To travel the path means to cross the boundaries
The other side of fear is freedom
When you lose, don't let the lesson be lost as well
Tempering and tattoos
Having the right stuff
My pain
Some people
Sanchin
Not defined by your weakest part
The body does not lie
Wow 100!
Avoid a falling raock
Violence vs. art
The cowboy and the boyfreind
Cats open their eyes when they are scared
Worth fighting for?
Great achievements require great risks
Natural is most difficult
Sophisitciated defense
Always know how you are going to leave before you enter
If you have moved, you better have the advantage
Your pin
'You got to turn'
The transition
Nature kills a horse from the gournd up
Avenues of escape
Simple is about survival, complicated is about something else
Martial arts is not about winning, it is about not losing
Separate from your senses
Look to the past
The spaces between the musical notes
The better you become
Learn the rules so you know how to break them correctly
Sap of a tree
Pupa, caterpillar, butterfly
Crane's wings and human fists
The real story
Out of anger
Today's victims
First choice is usually the right one
Travel East to West, never North to South
When there is doubt, there is no doubt
The bluesman knows when and how
Complete education is well-rounded education
More masters, less champs
Wagner
Is this worthy of my attention?
Abuse of the discipline
When you win, win well
Doing what is right is not always easy
Dojo kun
'We karateka respect good manners'
'We karateka learn to persevere'
'We karateka give our minds to application'
'We karateka make every effort to agree among heart and technique'
'As students and later, teachers, we will follow the dojo rules'
Remember, you represent the school
Give instructions on a positive note
Always give something to work on
Always use the body in harmony
As you age
The highest rank is responsible, always
A calm fist means a calm mind
If you are not eligible for the place you have put yourself
An art cheaply achieved is worthless
There is enough pressure in the world; you do not need any more than necessary in the dojo
He searches for something
People will always turn to the message they want to hear
Technique needs to be invisible
That is when I feel sorry for those that don't train
Train for combat, practice peace
What is the song of your dojo?
Different is not necessarily better
When you stop, you die
Do not challenge the idea, challenge yourself
Occum's razor' William of Occum (1258-1349)
Grow oaks, not dandelions
Be a scientist-have an open mind
A teacher's attention goes to those who take it seriously
Be creative
All things have their time
Magic and martial arts
Have patience and have timing
North pole must have south pole
Most extreme element
Compounding
Yoga and the weight room
River and incense… (meer)