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Training - San Dan Gi No3

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 Three (Attacks)

All attacks as for Sandan Gi No1

Sandan Gi No3

San Dan GI Number Three (Defence)

Step back 45 dgrees (Front leg moves) into Neko Ashi Dachi and block Jodan Uke, kick Mae Ashi Mae Geri (Front leg kick), land in Zen Kutsu Dachi, punch Jodan Ski. Return to Neko Ashi Dachi and block Jodan Uke.
Move 45 degrees in the opposite direction utilizing the same stance but use Chudan level blocks and attacks.
Move 45 degrees in the opposite direction utilizing the same stance but use Gedan level blocks and attacks. Pivot back to face front in Sanchin Dachi