Sanchin-Ryu:

[Onyx]

I had my first Sanchin-Ryu class tonight, just got back. It was great! I enrolled my girls also, who are 8 (she loves it) and 16 (she rolled her eyes and dragged her feet, didn't want to go to "some lame class", but when we got there she had a great time!)

I was having a little anxiety before class - wondering if I'd look foolish or if it'd be boring or embarassing when there was something I couldn't do at first, but it was very very cool. It really is an art form, graceful yet practical self-defense methods. I learned a lot my first night and I'm really impressed with it.

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"Our Approach

Sanchin-Ryu is an artistic form of self-defense designed in a way so, that size or strength, age or athletic ability are not factors in defending one’s self. Taught on an individual basis, students study in a non-competitive environment while working on Sanchin-Ryu’s practical movements and no-nonsense approach to self-defense.

Our Non-Competitive Philosophy

Sanchin-Ryu does not participate in competitive tournaments of any kind. Our non-competitive philosophy allows students to grow at their own pace, not determined by others around them, thus allowing all personalities to blossom. In addition to developing highly effective self-defense skills, this approach creates a positive environment conducive to a great experience."

http://www.sanchinsystems.com/aboutus/approach.htm

[Msterbeau]

I thought I was going to find something about using my paint brushes to ward off evil people trying to steal my ideas. :fear

[Shade Everdark]

I'd be interested to know what the term 'sanchin' means.

Or at least see the characters for the word.

[JaneDead]

sounds fantastic onyx

[Onyx]

I'd be interested to know what the term 'sanchin' means.

Or at least see the characters for the word.

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I posted this on another board and there ensued a huge flame war about which martial arts programs are "real" and which are not and it was a mess!

I have no idea what sanchin means though. I've only had one class and he didn't really go into the history except to say the founder put it together from many different forms to be a non-competitive form of self-defense. It isnt' really about beating someone in a fight. The focus is to avoid conflict but if forced to fight to get out of the situation alive with the least amount of personal injuries.

He showed the children in the class a lot of pretty simple ways to slip away when someone has grabbed them.

[Homicidalheathen]

Is this that dance/kickboxing type stuff? I saw something on tv..

[Onyx]

Is this that dance/kickboxing type stuff?  I saw something on tv..

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Nope, no kickboxing. Karate style self defense.

[Onyx]

I'd be interested to know what the term 'sanchin' means.

Or at least see the characters for the word.

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Well, I did find something.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Chian

Sanchin and San_chian apparently are related - wikipedia redirects to there. It says the literal meaning is "three battles",

That foot stance that is shown in the picture is the first thing we were taught Tuesday, and I recall the mention of "three battles" in his opening comments. I think I've forgotten half of it already, but it was very interesting. The three battles as I recall are mental, spiritual and physical self awareness.

[Homicidalheathen]

I learned the judo way.....pretty passive........I just want to kill now fast and easy. I am a target.

[Shade Everdark]

I don't remember much that was passive about judo.

[Dollardave]

I thought I was going to find something about using my paint brushes to  ward off evil people trying to steal my ideas.  :fear

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:laughing

S-Ryu I believe is japanese similar to Shorin-Ryu. Not sure I studied Korean all the way Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do(American)

[Aralis]

I studied Tae Kwon Do when I was young and loved it. My Dad took karate for years and my brother and I were always so eager for him to show us moves and break boards.

My husband takes Ju Jitsui(sp). I have been watching and I am thinking about joining. This form of martial arts is also not about strength but about pressure points and taking control of the situation. It is very interesting.

[Adriel1]

I think thats great that you are taking a martial art. It is a good way to express yourself. And it can give you selfrespect and repect for others. I love martial arts. I've been studying kendo and iaido for almost 5 years and Now i'm taking So bak do. I wonder if any1 has taken capoeira? I think that would be something intresting to learn.

[cptdeath]

I think thats great that you are taking a martial art. It is a good way to express yourself. And it can give you selfrespect and repect for others. I love martial arts. I've been studying kendo and iaido for almost 5 years and Now i'm taking So bak do. I wonder if any1 has taken capoeira? I think that would be something intresting to learn.

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i know a guy who takes caporoeira in detroit you need alot of rythem. not really for everyone

[cptdeath]

i love martial arts myself. i collect weapons and all that. i like akido and jeet kune do. i've studied in this order jujitsu, wrestling,Dim-mak ,shotokahn karate, ishenryu kerate,pro-wrestling(fake wrestling), jeet kune do,escrima akido, and most recently boxing

trained with alot of people in other arts. some sparing partners include. kempo, tia kwon do, capoeira, judo,boxing, fencing and mui thai.

by far the most brutal was the pro-wrestling. designed not to hurt but for show.

most self defense teaches what philosophies you should have. well in pro wrestling the philosophy of your opponent is" what will people say about this or me two weeks from now" they think what will other people think of this ass whupping next week after it's over. and thats what they think about when they perform this art on you. whell thats not like other martial arts. it's not cut and dry. and it hurts in way's you cannot imagine.

of course boxing is very brutal to learn. more so then kickboxing. I'm not a good boxer

i prefer a soft style like akido, it's funny.

is sachin-ryu a soft style or a hard striking style?

I learned the most from my jeet kune do lessons. now i aspire to learn classic european weapons. the spear the pole arm the sword and board.

I don't make any claim to be a master at anything but i'm good at hacky sack

[Onyx]

I'm shocked at how difficult Karate class is getting already. I'm sore all over and this is only the third class. My body isn't used to moving in these strange ways.

The most difficult thing for me is that to do these moves we are currently doing you must get right up in your sparring partner's face and are required to look directly into their eyes. It's just a bit too personal and uncomfortable and I find myself dreading it. I am learning quite a bit though, and I find myself recognizing moves I've seen in movies. It makes me stifle a giggle at times.

When the whole class is practicing I hear that song echoing in my head "Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting" and see the little Geico gecko singing.

[Onyx]

is sachin-ryu a soft style or a hard striking style?

I'm totally new to all this so I have no idea. I'd guess hard striking?

One cool thing we are learning is to use the power of the opponent against them - for instance if someone grabs you and pulls you toward them, you don't pull away but instead go toward them in the direction they pull, and use that energy to knock them off their feet.

[cptdeath]

I'm totally new to all this so I have no idea.  I'd guess hard striking? 

One cool thing we are learning is to use the power of the opponent against them - for instance if someone grabs you and pulls you toward them, you don't pull away but instead go toward them in the direction they pull, and use that energy to knock them off their feet.

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ahh you have a long jurney ahead.

now that it's begun it will not stop being a part of your life. i'm glad to see that you are experiencing things you enjoy and recognize the things you don't like.

I hate the giup it's when they say you should yell all loud from the diaphram and add extra power with proper breathing. the teacher will show you like ( yeahhhh)

i almost laugh every time i see it. it's cool to recognize moves you know in the media. a while down the road you'll see a move and think he should've done this or that and you'll be right couse you'll know from experience.

thats why i try so many arts to see what i like and dislike about each one.

even if you quite tomarrow you still have more experience then most folks and will allways have an interest in martial arts.

akido is cool cause it's layback the sensi will fart all loud and the class will joke and lough like beavis and butthead for a second it's not serious really ever. there is officially no striking or hitting of any kind. jeet kune do is not understood by most as it is more of a philosophy. if you get it you obtain a higher level of thought that puts you ahead of everyone else.

barry sanders of the detroit lions knows akido so does batman can't touch em.

sachin-ryu . the name suggests to me that it's similar to ishen-ryu a hard striking style from japan probably developed in okenowa.

hard striking: attempt to perfect powerfull strikes punches and kicks kempo tae kwon do,

soft striking: primarally concerned with throws grabs or subbmissions leans away from striking jujitsu judo wrestling sambo

[detroitrequiem]

Being a martial arts instructor it's cool to see your perserverance in the martial arts. Keep it up and good luck to you. Martial arts is wonderful for kids and adults alike. All forms have something to offer people I wish you the best of luck with your training. You can never look back and regret making phyisical and mental improvements in your life and the lives of those you love. Good for you!

robert