Sanchin-Dai Kata Learn For Free – Lesson Four: Advanced Mandala Module (3 Mandala)

  Now, let’s turn to the mechanics of incorporating the second and third mandala of Suparunpei Kata into your Sanchin-dai Kata. Using the video below, you can see that the second mandala is connected to the first mandala by the three transition movements of mawashi-uke performed in a cat stance, as shown in the end of the mandala one video and again below.

Mandala number 2 is performed in the same directions as mandala number one. It consists of:

• •A closed fist mawashi-uke in a left sanchin stance;
• •A step to a right Sanchin stance with a right low block and a left groin punch executed on top of the low block;
• •Both step above are executed with full Kime (focus)

Mandala number 3 is performed on the angles that bisect the cardinal compass points of Mandala number one and number two. It consist of:

• •A side stance with a left middle block and right hand in a fist by your solar plexus. Note the fists are all Ippon-ken, one knuckle fist;
• •A hook stance, opening the left hand as if to grab, and a right vertical Nippon-ken punch to the solar plexus;
• •A side stance with two low blocks with soft deep abdominal breathing and modest dynamic tension.

For ease in learning, I have the following diagram of the movement sequences, it assumes you started facing the “North” cardinal compass point.

One last point as to the mandala of Suparunpei Kata, and by reference, my Sanchin-dai Kata. This is an introductory “How-to” article. It is one small step towards the “Mandala rabbit hole.”  The mandala are very powerful aspects of both Kata. They are imbued with profound esoteric energy which is merged with your own Kime (energy) of the Kata performance. In fact, the mandala should be performed according to very specific, esoterically charged directions. Let me give you a hint – Although the video references a “North-facing” starting point, from a esoteric standpoint, Sanchin-dai is best performed while facing East so as to properly align the mandala. For that matter, Suparunpei Kata, from which the mandala where taken, is also best to perform by starting facing the East. Yeah, it is that specific. These discussions are beyond the ken of this “How-to” article. Until then, I remain,

Cum superiorum privilegio veniaque *

Sensei John Szmitkowski

  * (with the privilege and permission of the superiors)

Here is a video of Suparunpei Kata in the Atlantic Ocean on Cape Cod, MA:

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