6.1K views · 262 reactions | This is a video of kata TENSHO 転掌 performed by sensei Denis Casey, 8th Dan (UK) along with its bunkai techniques and analysis. Tensho is originally a GOJU RYU kata, based on an ancient Chinese form called "Rokkishu". This video was created as a part of a bigger article for www.shukokai-world.net where you can find more information concerning this kata, its history, its roots, its meaning and more. Cc https://youtu.be/NhxWNcuwLpQ | Karate Techniques | Facebook

Although performed slowly, Tensho teaches the ability to compress & expand rapidly through use of end range isometrics and irradiation in a way that sets it apart massively from its sibling Sanchin. Its often said that Tensho is the Ju to Sanchin’s Go, but the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ is rarely mentioned. This past month we have taken Tensho apart section by section to give each position full meaning so that no practise of this kata is wasted, and everything has function from a developmental standpoi

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