Tekki Sandan

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The third of the Tekki series, Tekki Sandan is particularly useful for developing self-defense against attackers at a close range.  It is a more advanced version of Tekki Shodan.

The kata is demonstrated by Sensei Joel Ertl .

The video includes:

Introduction and Embusen:
The kata is shown slowly with a general description of the main points.

Move by Move:
Next the kata is demonstrated close up with verbal explanations to allow the student to follow along.

Detailed Breakdown:
The most difficult aspects of each kata are then demonstrated from a variety of angles, along with an explanation of the fine points of the movements.

Full Speed Demonstration:
Sensei Ertl demonstrates the kata with the correct speed and tempo.

Tekki Sandan is an essential kata intermediate Shotokan Karate kata.