Meikyo Sandan is an old kata originating from Ishimine Rohai of Tomari-Te. The use of both ippon-ken and nakadaka ippon-ken; furthermore, sagi-ashi dachi is predominant in this kata.
More profound is the subtle use of tai-sabaki on the various 45-degree angles. This should be studied and is more advanced than the previous two Rohai/Meikyo forms.
The original kata uses the tsuru-ashi dachi of Gankaku/Chinto; however, Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei preferred the frontal raise of the knee for offensive purposes. I dedicate this video to Asai Sensei and a personal friend in New York. I hope this spartan video clarifies my notes!
© André Bertel. Oita City, Japan (2024).
