Training - San Dan Gi No5

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 Five (Attacks)

All attacks as for Sandan Gi No1

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San Dan GI Number Five (Defence)

Step back 45 dgrees (Front leg moves) into Neko Ashi Dachi and perform Tora Guchi, repeat this moving 45 degrees two more times. Pivot back to the front in Sanchin ready to start again.

 
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