Sanchin and Zanshin — Practical Principles
In the dojo we regularly return to two key concepts: Sanchin and Zanshin. They are not decorative terminology. They are practical training tools. […]
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In the dojo we regularly return to two key concepts: Sanchin and Zanshin. They are not decorative terminology. They are practical training tools. […]
Sanchin and Zanshin — Practical Principles Read More »
Along the side rail in the dojo we often practise our standing hip abductor drills — the familiar “chicken wings”
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