About This Kata
| Name | Seiyunchin / Seienchin [制引戦] |
| Translation | Control and pull into battle |
| Style | Gōjū-ryū |
| Level | Intermediate |
| History | Seienchin (or Seiyunchin) is one of the classical Gōjū-ryū kata with roots in Chinese martial arts, transmitted through Higaonna Kanryō. It emphasises pull-and-push grappling techniques and close-range combat, reflecting the Naha-te tradition of combining hard and soft methods. Also written as Seiunchin. |
| Lineage | Chinese martial arts → Higaonna Kanryō (Naha-te) → Chōjun Miyagi (Gōjū-ryū) |
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