About This Kata
| Name | Sanseiru [三十六手] |
| Translation | Thirty-Six Hands / Thirty-Six Techniques |
| Style | Gōjū-ryū |
| Level | Advanced |
| History | Sanseiru is one of the classical Gōjū-ryū kata with roots in Chinese martial arts, transmitted through Higaonna Kanryō. The number 36 represents half of 72, a number of symbolic significance in Chinese martial arts philosophy. The kata covers a wide range of combat techniques. |
| Lineage | Chinese martial arts → Higaonna Kanryō (Naha-te) → Chōjun Miyagi (Gōjū-ryū), Kanbun Uechi (Uechi-ryū) |
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