Shisochin (四向戦) is a kata ofnaha-te karate style, whose authorship has been mentioned asKanryo Higaonna.[1]
There are two theories that explain the origins of kata shisochin: the first suggests that the shape or style comes fromwhite heron or the Tiger, Shaolin kung fu, the other it is from mantis style.[1]
It is said that the kata was introduced inOkinawa through the master Higaonna, when he returned from his trip he made to Fuchi, in Fujian province, where he learned the exercise from the master Ryu Ryu Ko, although some of circumstances did not corroborate the version, it seems that there was already a version of the kata, taught by masterSeisho Aragaki.[2]
Shisochin begins at the stance Sanchin dashi in three kyodo when applying three successive nukite zuki. There is a predominance of kaisho waza (open hand) techniques. The posture is eclectic, with high and low stances, highlighting the feature of adaptability. Besides Sanchin dashi, are well marked andayumi dashi andzenkutsu dashi.
The kata is symmetrical. And, alternatingatemi waza, there are also projection techniques - nage waza - and grasping.
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