Tensho

Tensho

kanji: 転テン掌ショ

alternate name 1: Tenshō

alternate kanji 1: 転テン掌ショウ

origin: Okinawa

creator: Chojun Miyagi

created: 1920 - 1940

learnt at: Shodan (Black Belt)

Name Meaning

Tensho means "Revolving Palms", with its characters individually meaning "Revolving" （転） and "Palms" （掌）. This refers to the movements of the kata, which are for the most part open handed techniques with many circular movements.

Kata History

This kata was created by Chojun Miyagi Sensei. It is supposed to be based off a kata recorded in the Bubishi.

How To

Kata Techniques

• Morote Chudan Uke
• Hiki Uke
• Kake Uke
• Shotei Uchi
• Koken
• Shotei Uke
• Chudan Uke
• Toraguchi

Kata Stances

• Musubi Dachi
• Sanchin Dachi