James performing Seiunchin kata

Sensei James performing Seiunchin kata during his test for Shodan at Tampa Family Martial Arts www.tampagoju-ryu.com

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• seiunchin
• goju
• ryu

[justinhove]

What style is this? I am an Isshinryu Practiotioner, and have not seen this kata done this way before. Thanks

[tampamartialarts]

This is traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu as passed down from Chojun Miyagi - I have seen the Isshin Ryu version and it moves much faster and the first three Shiko dache stances are in a straight line rather than in nanami position.

[SenseiKyle]

it is a hard kata to master, i think you would benefit from getting a lower shika dachi as that would solidify your movements, is seiunchin the kata for your shodan, or do you need a higher grade kata, as with my club that is the 2nd kyu kata, is slightly different as well

[tampamartialarts]

Seiunchin is the kata for 2nd and 1st kyu - James has some difficulty with Shiko Dache due to chronic knee pain.

[nuhrii22]

it isn't called performing. it's called demonstrating

[tampamartialarts]

I think either term is acceptable. Thanks for the input. Any constructive suggestions are always welcome - TFMA

[sicker123456]

nicley done cheers,

[sherinimusic101]

i do the same kind my karate style has shiko dache too its hard to stand on for a long time!!

[domofwigan]

Does anyone over in the US know Sensei Tony Christian?

He was tought by Chinen Sensei...A great instructor!

[justinhove]

I see. Well thank you.

[happylovestick]

Sensei's Bob, James, and Randy were very kind, and we were able to do some training together. I wish I would have had more time to train with these guys. My instructor and I greatly appreciate their kindness. I have nothing but good things to say about this Dojo.

[happylovestick]

I visited this Dojo when I was in Florida early 2007, they were very hospitable and it was great showing each other our versions of Kata. They are true to the art, and have great people representing their dojo.