Sanchin (Saamchin) = The resolution of the conflict between mind, body & breath. Sanchin is the internal training, the neigong and qigong of the Martial Arts.  It links the different level of breathing exercises to the different levels of physical co-ordination and mental awareness, sensitivity and intensity.  It exercises the internal connection from feet to hands and methods of utilising the spine and core for power. Many Karateka use it for a more external ‘dynamic tension’ and forced valsavic style breathing, not realising that there’s far more power using it for it’s original purpose in deep internal training. Without … Continue reading Sanchin – Harmonising Mind, Body & Breath