Training - San Dan Gi No1

San Dan Gi or three level training exercise is a very useful preparatory tool for kata and kumite. They teach stance transition, timing, distance and control. Sensei Andrews teaches 5 different sets of San Dan Gi with many different variations, with these variations even the most basic of San Dan GI like number one can be made more challenging for higher grades. Sets can be practised solo or paired up. When attacking Dan grades start from Heiko Dachi whilst Kyu Grades start from Sanchin Dachi.(Musubi Dachi when defending)

San Dan GI Number One (Attacks) Step forward in Sanchin Dachi and punch Jodan Step forward in Sanchin Dachi and punch Chudan Step forward into Naname Shiko Dachi and punch Gedan (45 degree straddle stance)	Click here to reload this page with an animation of Sandan Gi No1 50kb
San Dan GI Number One (Defence) Step back into Sanchin Dachi and block Jodan Uke Step back into Sanchin Dachi and block Chudan Uke Step back into Naname Shiko Dachi and block Gedan Uke
Variation after the last defensive step into Shiko Dachi step forward at a mirrored 45 degree angle and strike Gedan Barai/Tettsui Uchi and retreat back to do the same strike/block (As in Seiunchin Kata)