From the bestselling authors of The Way of Kata , T he Way of Sanchin Kata , and The Way to Black Belt … “… Sensei Wilder has helped us understand more about the complete sanchin and the uniqueness of this cornerstone of many popular martial art systems…” — Grandmaster George E. Mattson Sanchin is a remarkable and rare kata (form). Unlike many fighting forms, it is not flashy or exciting to perform or observe. Nevertheless, sanchin kata is profound in both its simplicity and effectiveness. Sanchin kata is foundational to many traditional martial arts systems of the Ryukyu archipelago. As a result of this role, the kata was historically studied in-depth, forming the basis for everything practitioners needed to become dominant fighters. Translated as “three battles,” implying unification of mind, body, and spirit, sanchin kata is recognizable by the patterns of the practitioners’ feet along with its unique breathing and powerful body structure. Those who practice it know that it helps them perfect their fighting posture. Further, the ability to strengthen breathing, improve dynamic movement, and ancillary health benefits have long been speculated. Yet, there has been a limited scientific exploration of the form… until now. U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame Member Kris Wilder leveraged the Scientific Method to undertake an extensive evaluation of sanchin kata . The impact on practitioners’ body, heart, lungs, and brain were all studied. Using a variety of tools such as a pulse oximeter and electroencephalogram device, Sensei Wilder uncovers the hidden aspects of the kata that cannot be discerned through observation and practice alone. His results are both fascinating and valuable for practitioners who want more. To unlock the full power of sanchin kata , you need this book! Kris Wilder , BCC was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2018. He holds black belt rankings in karate, judo, and taekwondo, conducting seminars across the United States, Canada, and Europe. A Nationally Board-Certified Life Coach and prolific author, Kris has lectured at Washington State University, Susquehanna University, and served as club advisor for the Eastern Washington University Karate Club. He has also been interviewed by CNN, FOX, The Huffington Post, Thrillist, Nickelodeon, The Howard Stern Show, and more. Lawrence Kane , COP-GOV, CSP, CSMP, CIAP was inducted into SIG Sourcing Supernova Hall of Fame in 2018 for pioneering leadership in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier innovation, and digital transformation. He has been studying and teaching martial arts since 1970, often putting what he learned into action while working stadium security part time. A bestselling author, he has been interviewed by FOX, The Jim Bohannon Show, Computerworld, Forbes, Art of Procurement, Negotiations Ninja podcast, Police Magazine, and more. Grandmaster George E. Mattson , who wrote the foreword, is recognized as the “Father of Uechi-Ryu karate” in America. A student of Tomoyose Ryuko and Kanei Uechi, he was the first person to teach Uechi-Ryu professionally in the United States, resulting in the majority of the growth of the system. One of the first to publish a book in English about karate, Mattson has written a number of books, including The Way of Karate , Uechi-Ryu Karate Do , The Black Belt Test Guide , and The Way of Uechi-Ryu Karate . Sanchin is a remarkable kata . Unlike many fighting forms, it is neither flashy nor exciting yet is profound in its simplicity and effectiveness. Foundational to martial arts of the Ryukyu archipelago, it translates as "three battles," implying unification of mind, body, and spirit. Practitioners know it perfects their fighting posture. The ability to strengthen breathing, improve dynamic movement, and ancillary health benefits have long been speculated, yet there has been a limited scientific exploration of the form... until now. Martial Arts Hall of Fame Member Kris Wilder leveraged the Scientific Method to undertake an extensive evaluation of sanchin kata . Using a variety of tools such as a pulse oximeter and electroencephalogram device, Sensei Wilder uncovered the hidden aspects of the form. His results are fascinating and valuable. To unlock the full power of sanchin kata , you need this book!