Seiyunchin

kanji: 制セイ引ユン戦チン

altname1: Seiunchin

altkanji1: 制セイ引ウン戦チン

altname2: Seienchin

altkanji2: 制セイ引エン戦チン

origin: Okinawa

creator: Unknown

createdon: Unknown

learnt at: 5th Kyu (Green Belt)

grading: 4th Kyu and above

description: Seiyunchin

Name Meaning

The name Seiyunchin literally means "Control, Pull, Battle/Fight". The kata itself features strong low stances and many grappling techniques. The kata has several different pronunciations across the different schools of Goju Ryu. In Shito Ryu they use the kanji 征遠鎮 which mean Attack, Conquer, and Suppress" or "Conquer and Subdue over a Distance".