About This Kata
| Name | Shisōchin [四向鎮] |
| Translation | Four Direction Battle / Suppress in Four Directions |
| Style | Gōjū-ryū |
| Level | Intermediate |
| History | Shisōchin is one of the classical Gōjū-ryū kata with roots in Chinese martial arts, particularly White Crane and Tiger styles from Fujian Province, transmitted to Okinawa through Higaonna Kanryō during his studies in China in the 1870s. It features techniques directed to four directions, reflecting multi-directional defence and combat strategy. Its techniques emphasise fighting against multiple opponents. |
| Lineage | Chinese martial arts → Higaonna Kanryō (Naha-te) → Chōjun Miyagi, Kyoda Juhatsu |
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