The secrets of Kata Sanchin Paperback – Large Print, October 5, 2025

This book explores the secrets and detailed techniques of Kata Sanchin, a fundamental kata in Shorei-Kan Gojuryu karate (renamed to Shorei-Kan Kaisai-do). The author, Toshio Tamano, presents a rich historical background, philosophical underpinnings, and practical training methods, emphasizing the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of this martial art form. This book is a sequel to his previous book "The Key to Karate Kata". You will be amazed at the richness of Shorei-Kan Kaisai-do through these books. Some of Kaisai-do's subjects are introduced in the film "The Karate Kid".The author studied Shorei-Kan karate with Master Seikichi Toguchi, the successor of Master Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Gojouryu karate, for almost forty years. He has been working to spread this wonderful martial art to the world for over 55 years. Read more