Training - San Dan Gi No4

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 Four (Attacks) All attacks as for Sandan Gi No1	Click here to reload this page with an animation of Sandan Gi No4 49kb
San Dan GI Number Four (Defence) Step back 45 dgrees (Front leg moves) into Neko Ashi Dachi and block Jodan Ko Uke, opposite hand covering Suigetsu (Sloar Plexus) Move 45 degrees in the opposite direction utilizing the same stance but use Chudan Haishu Otoshi Uke (Dropping back of hand block) Front leg now moves back to form Kokutsu Dachi (45 degree) perform Gedan Shotei Barai