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Kata (Forms)

Term

Translation

Sanchin
Literally translated as "3 fights/conflicts"
Kanshiwa
A combination of the first kanji in Kanbun's name, and the last two kanji (if written in Chinese order) of Shu Shiwa's
Kanshu
A combination of the first kanji in Kanbun's name, and the kanji for Shu Shiwa's family name (Shu)
Seichin
Literally translated, it means "10 fights/conflicts"
Seisan
Literally translated, it means "13". Usually interpreted as "Thirteen modes of attack and defense" or "13 positions to attack/defend from."
Seirui
Along the lines of the others, literally translated this means simply "16"
Kanchin
A combination of Kanbun's first kanji and "fight." The first kanji of Kanbun, Kanei, and Kanmei are the same.
Sanseirui
Literally translated, it means simply "36". Usually interpreted as "thirty-six modes of attack and defense" or "36 positions to attack/defend from."
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