Kata Sochin

Description: Strength and Calm(ness). The rooted strong stance (Sochin or Fudo Dachi) is characteristic of this Kata and needs to be mastered. The rather slow pace of this Kata, with its strong and big moves, combined with quick, explosive releases into the next technique gives it a certain awesomeness and power. Many of the techniques are brought gradually from total relaxation to full tension and maximum Kime. Although it may first look like an easy Kata, strong leg power and ground connection are very challenging but absolutely necessary to master this Kata. This makes the Kata very difficult and should be the choice of more advanced black belts (Sandan and up). It's recommended to practice Nijushiho and Sochin together to learn the fluency of Nijushiho and the rootedness of Sochin. To learn proper Sochin Dachi and to master this stance one must understand the outside tension/pressure of this stance.

More Information: Important techniques of this Kata are:

Sochin Dachi

Yoko Geri Keage Sequence

Ura Nukite

Jowan Nagashi Uke/Tate Uraken Uchi

 

Characteristic of this Kata:

Good ground connection through deep Sochin Dachi. Strong and big techniques with explosive release after a slow muscle build up and tension.