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[Taikyoku series] Sochin The 2 calligraphic charectars "So chin" translated literally mean strength and calmness
The kata uses Fudo dachi often called sochin dachi. The original name for the kata was hakko and was used to teach defence against the bo(stick) Full of stately movements the kata exudes strength when performed slowly. There are 40 movements in the kata.
Kata
These three katas Taikyoku Shodan, Nidan & Sandan were developed by Yoshitaka Funakoshi Sensei, the son of Funakoshi Ginchin Dai sensei These katas are primarily to teach the absolute fundamentals of Shotokan Karate-do.